Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic, P.A.

since 1966

 

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Welcome to the Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic!

To serve our patients with the best quality of care, Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic suggests that our new patients take a moment to read the ethical and business policies of the clinic before coming in for an initial visit.

Also, to reduce waiting time in the office, new patients may download and complete forms (.pdf format) that may be brought to our office on the first patient visit. If you do not have a reader for these files, you may download Adobe Reader for free.

Fight the disease that affects more than 20 million Americans

Manage seasonal, food, and insect allergies

Participate in developing new treatments for Asthma & Allergy

Accepted Insurance Carriers

IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR ALLERGY PATIENTS

For allergy concerns, we advise our patients to discontinue use of any antihistamines at least three to five days prior to the appointment with the doctor.

Common antihistamines include:

  • Clarinex, Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, Actifed, Atarax, Benadryl, Contac, Deconamine, Dimetapp, Trinalin, Periactic, Phenergan, Rynatan, Tavist, Triaminic
  • Decongestant/antihistamine combination medications
  • Astelin, a prescription nose spray antihistamine
  • Any over-the-counter allergy medicines or cold & cough remedies
  • Any over-the-counter sleep aids − they usually contain sedating antihistamines
  • Some medications for dizziness and anti-depressants (tricyclic antidepressants), which can also contain antihistamines.

Patients should continue to take, as prescribed, the following medications:

  • All of your other non-allergy medications
  • Antibiotics
  • All asthma medications
  • Oral steroid/prednisone
  • Prescription nose sprays, with the exception of Astelin
  • Decongestants that are not combined with an antihistamine

Should you have a question about a specific medication, please feel free to call us at 601.354.4836.
  • Blue Cross Key Physician Network
  • AHS (Blue Cross State of Mississippi)
  • MS Health Partners
  • MS Physicians Care Network
  • First Choice
  • United Health Care
  • Tricare
  • Medicare

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
  • St. Dominic
  • River Oaks
  • Central Mississippi Medical Center