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Immunology
Acquired Immune Deficiencies
Acquired immune deficiencies, developing post-birth from infections, malnutrition, cancers, or immunosuppressive treatments, weaken the immune system's ability to defend against disease.
Learn MoreHay Fever
Hay fever, medically known as allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic reaction that occurs when your immune system overreacts to airborne allergens. Despite its name, hay fever doesn't involve hay and doesn't cause a fever. Instead, it's triggered by various environmental allergens that are inhaled through the nose and mouth.
Learn MoreHives (Urticaria)
Hives (urticaria) are itchy, raised welts caused by histamine release, triggered by allergens, physical stimuli, medications, infections, stress, or sometimes, unknown factors.
Learn MoreSeasonal Allergies (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
Seasonal allergic rhinitis — "hay fever" — produces sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes from cyclical exposure to pollen. In Tampa Bay, the seasonal pattern collapses into near-year-round allergen exposure, which changes how we approach treatment.
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