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January 4, 2010 Exercised Induced Asthma Up to 90 percent of people with asthma have symptoms when they exercise. That doesn't mean though, that you should stop exercising. It just means that you need to take precautions before, during, and after exercising to be sure you do not have an asthma attack. Cold weather activities such as cross-country skiing and ice hockey are more likely to m READ MORE »

December 23, 2009 Happy Holidays From our Family to yours, happy holidays! Click on link below for special holiday wishes... READ MORE »

November 30, 2009 Holiday Allergies Not The Best Gift Now that the fall leaves have been raked and the lawn mower is tucked away for the season, many allergy sufferers might think they are home free until the spring. This is not always the case.Indoor allergies are a problem for millions of Americans every winter While the holidays are highly anticipated, almost everything about the holidays can make READ MORE »

November 19, 2009 H1N1 Vaccine The H1N1 vaccine is slowly becoming more readily available in Jefferson county, as well as others throughout the state. If you or a family member is asthmatic, we strongly encourage you to seek out the H1N1 injection, NOT mist, as soon as possible. No asthmatics should receive the nasal mist. READ MORE »

October 19, 2009 Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza Vaccines We are currently out of the seasonal flu vaccine and are still waiting on the shipments of the H1N1 vaccine. Each county will receive the H1N1 vaccine at various times, If we have your e-mail on file, we will send a blast e-mail as we receive stock, Please sign up below if you do not think your e-mail is on file. READ MORE »

September 29, 2009 Family Allergy NOW in Lexington and Corbin We recently completed the acquisition of Thoroughbred Allergy and Asthma, the offices of the late Rodney Mann, MD, and are now seeing patients in Lexington and Corbin. Priya J. Warrier, MD, will see patients in these offices. Call today to book your appointment! READ MORE »

September 22, 2009 Dr Sublett Teaming with "Super Nanny" Star for Childhood Asthma Education Campaign Dr Jim Sublett is currently in New York city on a press tour with Jo Frost, the star of ABC show "Super Nanny," to promote childhood asthma and awareness. Dr. Sublett’s 30 years as a practicing allergist and Ms Frost’s diagnosis of asthma as a child, as well as her parenting expertise, make them a perfect team to promote both practical and medical READ MORE »

August 24, 2009 Please Welcome Priya J. Warrier, M.D., MPH Family Allergy and Asthma is pleased to welcome Dr Priya Warrier to the team. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Dr Warrier recently completed her Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Dr Warrier looks foward to establishing long-term healthcare partnerships with her patients. READ MORE »

August 6, 2009 Flood Water Can Make The Air In Your Home Unhealthy Flooding of your home can quickly lead to mold growth. For those people with mold allergies, exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. If allergic, take precaution when cleaning and drying out your home -- wear an N-95 mask and throw out anything that was wet and cannot be cleaned. READ MORE »

July 8, 2009 Anthem Insurance Still Accepted Since the July 1 split between Anthem insurance and Norton Health Care, we have received many calls from concerned patients inquiring about any connection between our practice and Norton Health Care. Please be assured that if you are covered by Anthem, your patient care will not be interrupted in any way. Family Allergy and Asthma is a privately READ MORE »

June 26, 2009 FAA's Partner Organization Wins National Recogntion Kosair Children's Hospital -- whose asthma education program we co-sponsor -- is one of 56 children’s medical centers from across the United States to be ranked in U.S. News Media Group’s 2009 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals. It ranks 30th in the country in the treatment of respiratory disorders. Congratulations, Kosair Children's! READ MORE »

February 17, 2009 New Albany Office Moving to NEW Location Effective March 2, our "new" office will be located in The Pointe at Charlestown Crossing, 3003 Charlestown Crossing Way (across the street from Meijer and Great Escape Theaters, and next door to Sun Tan City). At this time, we will also extend shot hours to six days a week. New location, new look but same great customer service! READ MORE »

January 5, 2009 Sinusitis or Cold? About 31 million people develop sinusitis in the United States each year. Frequently, sinusitis follows an upper respiratory infection or a normal cold. However, people commonly mistake sinus infections for colds. Our patients now have access to our in-house mini-CAT scanner to accurately diagnosis and treat sinusitis. Ask your provider today abo READ MORE »

December 15, 2008 Breathe Easier with a New CFC-Free Inhaler You won’t be able to get a CFC inhaler after Dec. 31 and your pharmacist won’t be able to give you an HFA inhaler without a new prescription. So make sure you talk to our providers soon and get your new prescription before you run out of medicine. You need to have your quick- relief inhaler available at all times. READ MORE »

November 24, 2008 Dealing with food allergies during the holidays 'Tis the season for families and friends to celebrate the holidays with mouth watering buffets and irresistible desserts. But for people with food allergies, the season brings with it an air of caution. It only takes a small amount of an allergic food to trigger a dangerous reaction. Read on for safe food allergy-free recipes to take with you. READ MORE »

October 3, 2008 Flu Vaccine Now Available The flu vaccine is now available in all of our offices that also offer allergy injections. The cost is $25 for both patients and non-patients. We will bill our patients' insurance, but require payment from non-patients. The flu vaccine is safe and effective, and all asthmatics are encouraged to get it as part of their routine annual care. READ MORE »

June 23, 2008 Family Allergy Now Offers In-House CAT Scans Our main office on Shelbyville Road recently installed a miniCAT scanner for the added convenience of our patients. Now, when our providers suspect a sinus infection or other condition, the patients can quickly have a CT scan to confirm diagnosis and start proper treatment. No more having to wait for another appointment with another doctor. READ MORE »

March 4, 2008 NEW Office in Northeast Louisville NOW OPEN Our 16th office, located at 9811 Brownsboro Road - on the corner of Chamberlain Lane and Hwy. 22, behind Walgreens - is now open. Drs Pollard, Coyle and Petrick will see patients at this location, as well as Nurse Practitioners Christy Yates and Cheryl G. Thurman. Call today to book your appointment! READ MORE »

January 2, 2008 Bullitt County office adds additional day for shots Our Shepherdsville office, located at 1578 Hwy 44, is now open three days a week for allergy shots. Shot hours are Monday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. READ MORE »

December 8, 2007 Holiday Allergies Not the Best Gift of the Season... Indoor allergies are a problem for millions of Americans every winter. While the holidays are highly anticipated, almost everything about the holidays can make allergies and asthma worse—from Christmas trees to candles. Read on to find suggestions on how to wrap up a healthy holiday... READ MORE »

October 30, 2007 Dr. Sanjay Khiani Now Seeing Patients in NEW LaGrange Office Our NEW office in LaGrange, KY is NOW OPEN. Dr Khiani, the newest member of the Family Allergy and Asthma team, is the main provider in this office. Call today to schedule your appointment. READ MORE »

August 28, 2007 Practice Named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 List Inc magazine recently named Family Allergy and Asthma to its first-ever list of the 5000 fastest growing privately held companies in the US! A huge thanks to our staff for putting patient satisfaction first, and to our patients for believing in and endorsing our patient/provider partnership. READ MORE »

June 26, 2007 Family Allergy Welcomes Dr. Mima Petrick The doctors and staff of Family Allergy and Asthma are pleased to welcome Dr. Maria "Mima" Petrick to the practice! Dr. Petrick, a native of Memphis, TN, is board certified in internal medicine, as well as allergy and immunology. She will see patients in our Bullitt County, South End, Downtown and Somerset offices. READ MORE »

February 20, 2007 Allergic disorders rank first among children's chronic diseases An estimated 40-45 million Americans (15-20% of the population) have some type of allergy and, in most people, these allergies first appear during infancy or childhood. It is not surprising, then, that allergic disorders rank first among children's chronic diseases. READ MORE »

December 12, 2006 Holiday Allergies Not the Best Gift of the Season... Now that the fall leaves have been raked and the lawn mower is tucked away for the season, many allergy sufferers might think they are home free until the spring. This is not always the case. Indoor allergies are a problem for millions of Americans every winter, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). While th READ MORE »

December 11, 2006 Allergy and Asthma Specialists Caution Patients against Stopping Medications The physicians of Family Allergy and Asthma caution asthma patients against stopping asthma medications. Patients who are currently taking Serevent or Advair should not discontinue their treatment without first consulting a physician.Abruptly stopping medications may result in acutely deteriorating asthma control, which may be life-threatening. READ MORE »

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