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
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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