Best Connecticut Pediatric Allergists & Immunologists

Meniere's Disease
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the labyrinth in the inner ear. The labyrinth is a system of cavities and canals in the inner ear that affects hearing, balance, and eye movement.

Insect Allergy
Allergies are abnormal or adverse reactions to a substance. Insect allergies are a reaction to insect stings or bites. It can also occur with exposure to such insects in an environment.

Food Allergy
A food allergy is an adverse or abnormal reaction to a food or a food additive.

Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder. It is caused by prolonged exposure to the hormone cortisol.

Hormones are chemicals in the body. Cortisol is a common hormone. In normal doses it helps the body manage stress and infection.

Seasonal Allergy
Allergic rhinitis refers to a group of symptoms-such as a runny or itchy nose, watery eyes, and sneezing-that result from inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes. A common, but inaccurate, name for this condition is hay fever. It is estimated that 40-50 million people in the United States develop allergic rhinitis during their lifetime. Allergic rhinitis precedes the onset of Asthma-Adult in over 50% of cases so seeing a doctor as early as possible is recommended.

Eczema
Eczema is actually just another word for dermatitis, which is an inflammation of the skin. There are many types of dermatitis, but the term eczema has come to be associated with a specific type of dermatitis, called atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, noncontagious condition that causes itchy, inflamed skin. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) most commonly affects the insides of the elbows, the backs of the knees, and the face, but it can affect any area of the body and in rare cases may cover most of the body.

Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic, noncontagious skin condition characterized by scaling and inflammation. The inflamed skin forms red, thickened areas with silvery scales, and the condition is most commonly found on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. The inflammation may also affect the fingernails, toenails, soft tissues of the mouth, genitalia, and joints. The inflamed skin are usually asymptomatic, but may cause pain and discomfort by cracking. Psoriasis is rarely itching.

Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that may affect many different parts of the body. Small round spots, called granulomas, form in various organs. The spots hinder normal functioning of those organs.

Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a general term for disease of any blood vessel that is not part of the heart or brain. The arterial form, usually referred to as PAD, is caused by deposits of fatty material (atheroma) in arteries of the legs. Since arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the cells of the body, restriction of this blood flow can cause bodily organs to fail.

Shock
Shock occurs when inadequate blood flow threatens the function of multiple organs. Shock is a potentially life-threatening condition. The sooner it is treated, the better the outcome. If you suspect someone is in shock, dial 911 immediately.