Winter Garden Magazine September 2018 | Page 14

BUSINESS PROFILE Dr. Shreya Patel, MD Orlando’s Allergy Doctor Finding Allergy and Asthma Relief with Dr. Shreya Patel F inding relief and helping you get your quality of life back is the business of Dr. Shreya Patel, Orlando’s newest Allergist/Immunologist. After moving to Orlando last summer, Dr. Patel was determined to open her own practice where she could provide the best care to her patients. Allergies are running rampant and she was determined to put a stop to them! Nasal allergies are estimated to affect about 60 million Americans and the prevalence is increasing, affecting as many as 30% of adults and up to 40% of children. The prevalence of asthma 14  | HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRUZ! | SEPTEMBER 2018 continues to rise and, if not controlled, can have dire short and long-term health consequences. Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction that can be triggered by many things (medications especially antibiotics and aspirin, latex, bee stings, foods, and even exercise.) The delay in time to diagnosis for primary immune deficiency disorders can be months. Such delays can lead to complications of infections leading to ER visits or hospitalizations. For accurate diagnosis and specific treatment for allergies, asthma and primary immune deficiency disorders, you should seek care from an expert. And that’s where Dr. Patel comes in. Dr. Patel believes that quality of life is one of the most important goals to achieve for her patients. Whether you’re suffering from classic hay fever symptoms, coughing, asthma, itchy skin or severe food allergies among other complaints, she will work with you to find a diagnosis, minimize symptoms and optimize your quality of life. She will discuss options for testing and treatments without pursuing unnecessary invasive procedures. She believes