Your First Office VisitWith just one call to either (800) 640-0246 or (859) 277-3114, one of Dr. Livas friendly staff members will schedule your appointment at one of his eight convenient Allergy, Asthma and Immunology convenient office locations in Central and Eastern Kentucky plus handle your insurance pre-authorization. When you come in for your initial visit, Dr. Livas will review your health history and conduct a thorough evaluation in a private treatment room. In addition to looking at your symptoms and how long you've been suffering, his in-depth investigation includes things you might not associate with your condition. These include sleep habits, pets, environmental factors, medications, diet and various medical conditions. Dr. Livas will also ask about your previous treatments and their results. Diagnosing your allergies.To pinpoint the cause of your allergies, Dr. Livas uses universally accepted testing methods that are efficient, accurate and patient-friendly. These include the scratch test, intradermal test and patch test. You will learn the results of your scratch test and/or intradermal test during your initial office visit; the results of your patch test, if conducted, will be available within 48 hours. Once your evaluation and in-office skin test are complete, Dr. Livas will discuss the results and present you with your customized treatment plan. Keeping your asthma under control.There are many triggers that can produce symptoms of asthma and lead to rapid worsening of breathing. Triggers may include pollen, animal dander, dust mites, mold, chemical exposure, smoke and viruses. Common symptoms of asthma include breathlessness, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. To diagnose asthma, Dr. Livas will look at your health history and symptoms and conduct an in-office lung function test called spirometry, which is used for patients aged 4 and older. Once Dr. Livas diagnoses your asthma, an individualized treatment plan will be developed to help get you on the road to good health right away. Regardless of which of these treatments you receive, controlling your asthma is an attainable goal. Solutions for other conditions.With his advanced training and experience in allergy, asthma, immune disorders and internal medicine, Dr. Livas is naturally well-suited to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including:
If you or a family member are suffering from any of the conditions mentioned above call us to schedule an appointment and find out how Allergy, Asthma and Immunology can help you! 800-640-0246 |
