Allergy is a disorder of the immune system often also referred to as atopy. Allergic reactions occur to normally harmless environmental substances known as allergens.

Specialty Services include: Hay fever and eye allergy diagnosis and treatment Prick/scratch and Intradermal Skin testing Immunotherapy (allergy shots) Cluster Immunotherapy Asthma evaluation and treatment Pulmonary Function testing Sinusitis workup and treatment Food Allergy evaluation and treatment Oral food challenges Eczema / skin allergy diagnosis and treatment Stinging insect allergy evaluation and treatment Drug allergy evaluation and treatment Urticaria (hives) and Angioedema (swelling) evaluation and treatment Immunodeficiency evaluation and treatment Occupational allergic disorders diagnosis and treatment.

Allergy Partners of Raleigh specializes in allergic disease, asthma and immunology.
We can help you breathe better and live better.

North Carolina Allergy Treatment - Raleigh NC Allergy Care

Professional, Board-Certified Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Specialists

Gurvinder Deogun, M.D. • Vaishali Mankad, M.D.

Allergy Partners of Raleigh - 10010 Falls of Neuse
Suite 106 - Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
Phone: 919-846-0800

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: - 9:00am -5:00 pm

Our physicians are highly skilled professionals and are committed to providing a supportive and caring environment for our patients. We strive to provide the absolute best in patient care.

Specialty Services include: Hay Fever Treatment Raleigh NC - Eye Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment Raleigh NC - Prick/scratch and Intradermal Skin Testing Raleigh NC - Immunotherapy Allergy Shots - Cluster Immunotherapy Raleigh NC - Asthma Evaluation and Treatment Raleigh NC - Pulmonary Function testing Raleigh NC - Sinusitis Workup and Treatment Raleigh NC - Food Allergy Evaluation and Treatment Raleigh NC - Food Allergy Challenges Raleigh NC - Eczema Skin Allergy Diagnosis and Treatment Raleigh NC - Stinging Insect Allergy Evaluation and Treatment Raleigh NC - Drug Allergy Evaluation and Treatment Raleigh NC - Hive and Angioedema evaluation and treatment Raleigh NC - Immunodeficiency Evaluation and Treatment Raleigh NC - Occupational Allergic Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment Raleigh NC
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Allergy Partners of Raleigh - specializes in allergic disease, asthma and immunology.
We can help you breathe better and live better. Call Phone: 919-846-0800

A variety of tests now exist to diagnose allergic conditions; these include testing the skin for responses to known allergens or analyzing the blood for the presence and levels of allergen-specific IgE. Treatments for allergies include allergen avoidance, use of anti-histamines, steroids or other oral medications, immunotherapy to desensitize the response to allergen, and targeted therapy.

Allergy Partners of Raleigh is a unique, patient-centered practice serving the triangle area. We are dedicated to providing our patients with advanced, comprehensive, evidence-based medical care. We truly care about our patients and strive to treat each child and adult with respect, compassion and courtesy.

As part of Allergy Partners, P.A., a professional association of allergists with offices in eleven states, we can look closely at practice patterns, identify area for improvement, implement change, and monitor outcomes in a much more meaningful way.

The focus of our practice is our patients. We pride ourselves in taking the time to understand each patient's concerns and work alongside our highly skilled support staff to provide the best available care.

Allergy Partners of Raleigh always welcomes new patients. Our patients are the reason we are here. We take very seriously our responsibility to provide the best care we can, and value your trust in us. We invite you to become a member of our patient family and to refer others you feel might benefit from our services.

Allergy Partners of Raleigh patient benefits include:

* Patient education programs
* Twenty-four hour coverage in case of emergency
* Convenient parking
* We participate with all major insurance carriers

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Gurvinder Deogun, M.D.

Dr. Deogun is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska and completed medical school at the University Of Nebraska Medical Center. Ready for a geographic change, she went on to complete her residency in Pediatrics at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Returning to the Midwest, Dr. Deogun finished her fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Dr Deogun has been a practicing Allergist since 2006 and joined Allergy Partners in 2008. She is Board Certified in both General Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology and treats both pediatric and adult patients. She is married and has two children.

Vaishali Mankad, M.D.

Dr. Mankad received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and she received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College Of Medicine. Dr. Mankad completed her post graduate residency training in Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Mankad also completed her fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Duke University Medical Center after which she served as faculty in the Division of Allergy and Immunology for two years.

Dr. Mankad has been in Private Practice since 2007 and joined Allergy Partners in 2008. Dr. Mankad is Board Certified in both Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology and treats both children and adults. She lives in the Triangle with her husband and two children.

What is Immunotherapy?

Immunotherapy (“allergy shots”) is a proven, effective form of treatment that can dramatically reduce sensitivity to certain allergens. Like a vaccine, immunotherapy works by injecting increasing amounts of an allergen to a patient in order to develop an immunity or tolerance. Immunotherapy is not recommended for food allergies. It is recommended for individuals over the age of five who seek long-lasting relief from:

* Allergic asthma
* Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and conjunctivitis
* Stinging insect allergy

In studies, allergen immunotherapy has been shown to prevent the development of new allergies, and in children with allergic rhinitis, it may prevent the development of asthma.

Considerations for Immunotherapy Treatment

* Length of allergy season and severity of symptoms
* Effectiveness of medications and environmental changes in controlling allergy symptoms
* Desire to avoid long-term medication use
* Potential future benefit for children in prevention of new allergies and asthma
* Time: immunotherapy will require a significant time commitment
* Cost: may vary depending on insurance coverage

Diagnosis & Treatment

After a detailed medical history and complete physical exam, your physician will perform allergy skin testing to identify your specific allergic triggers. Since immunotherapy is not for everyone, your physician will discuss your situation with you to develop an individualized treatment plan. If immunotherapy is recommended and you wish to achieve long-term relief from allergies, your physician will create an immunotherapy treatment plan for you. During the build-up phase, you will receive increasing amounts of allergens via shots once or twice a week. This phase typically lasts for 3 to 6 months. Next is the maintenance phase in which a constant maintenance dose is administered every 2 to 4 weeks until there is lasting remission.

The Advantage of Immunotherapy Treatment from Allergy Partners of Raleigh

The success of immunotherapy treatment not only depends on the quality of your physician and the patient's adherence to the treatment plan, but also on the quality of the allergen shots. Allergy Partners is the largest allergy group practice in the U.S., and is able to use efficiencies of scale in allergy shot production. Unlike the allergy shot extracts mixed in-house at other allergists' offices, Allergy Partners centralizes and standardizes the formulation of its allergy extracts at a state-of-the-art laboratory to ensure safety, quality and effectiveness. In fact, Allergy Partners has the largest group of immunotherapy patients treated using a standardized formulation process that currently exists. Safety and efficacy data have been tracked and gathered for several years and is currently being prepared for publication. Allergy Partners' investment in research, equipment, and training helps to ensure the success of your immunotherapy treatment.

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic disease that is characterized by both inflammation and a heightened senstivity of the airways to certain triggers. It affects both children and adults. In asthma, the inflammation of the airways causes them to swell and fill with mucous. In turn, the airways become more sensitive and the muscles around the airways tighten. This restricts airflow into the lungs and creates the symptoms of asthma. Asthma symptoms can include: coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Common Triggers of Asthma

* Allergens-pollen, dust, mold, animal dander, foods
* Irritants in the air, especially tobacco smoke
* Viral respiratory infections and sinusitis
* Emotional stress
* Exercise
* Weather changes
* Reflux disease

Diagnosis & Treatment

After a detailed medical history and complete physical exam, your physician will assess your lung function and identify your asthma triggers in order to develop an individualized asthma management plan. Treatment plans include: measurements of lung function, elimination of environmental triggers, medication therapy, and patient education.

The Advantage of Asthma Treatment from Allergy Partners of Raleigh

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Within just the past few years, medical advances have produced a whole new range of treatment options for asthma that work better and last longer. For those who suffer from debilitating, hard-to-control asthma, new research in the field of immunology offers promising, cutting-edge treatment for those who thought they had no options beyond steroid medications. As the largest allergy specialty group practice in the U.S., Allergy Partners has created a unique community of more than 50 specialists who can consult with each other and share the latest treatment advances.

Allergy Links And Resources Causes And Effects

Respiratory allergies can produce a wide variety of symptoms that can occur alone or in combination with other symptoms. They include sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and headache. In some cases respiratory symptoms can become severe and include wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling of the lips, mouth and throat.

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