Advanced Allergy & Asthma
Dr. Kumar Patel, MD
Providing Advanced and Personalized Allergy Treatment in over 7 locations in PA, OH and WV!
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Providing Advanced and Personalized Allergy Treatment in over 7 locations in PA, OH and WV!
The primary role of our immune system is to keep infectious microorganisms - such as certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi - out of the body, and to destroy any infectious microorganisms that do invade the body. This system provides protection from diseases ranging from intestinal parasites to viruses and even cancers. Our immune system is dynamic and changing continuously under the influence of our genes, age, vaccinations, environmental exposure, and diseases such as immune disorders. That being said, certain internal and external factors can cause the immune system to malfunction, creating hazardous conditions to your health and wellbeing.
Dr. Kumar Patel, MD. is a distinguished board certified immunologist at Advanced Allergy & Asthma, with years of experience in helping patients manage their immune disorders. Dr. Patel and his team of expert care professionals perform a wide range of services from in-house testing to performing advanced allergy treatments. Patients from all over western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia seek services from Advanced Allergy & Asthma each year. Please call us at (724) 224-5440 or request an appointment online today for a consultation!
Simply put, the human immune system is like having an entire military force ready to recognize and attack "invaders" in order to preserve one’s health. The immune system has three main assignments:
The immune system can be seen as an internal communication system, comprised of a network of integrated cells working to protect its host - you. When there is a "loose connection," messages sent through this network can be misinterpreted. This affects the system’s ability to differentiate between the host (you) and harmful substances. As a result, the immune system begins to destroy healthy cells and tissues, causing autoimmune disorders.
Factors that can contribute to the deterioration of your immune system include:
There are two types of immune-related disorders: autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
In cases of inflammatory disorders, a deficient immune system leaves the body vulnerable to the countless microbes surrounding us and living inside us. This results in redness and inflammation of cells and tissues in the body.
The most widely known inflammatory disorders include:
In cases of autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakenly identifies the body’s own cells as “invaders” and attacks them.
Some examples of autoimmune diseases are:
Immune disorders are complicated and must be diagnosed and managed by a trained and credentialed immunologist. Dr. Kumar Patel, MD has years of experience in helping patients with immune disorders, and he and his team at Advanced Allergy & Asthma have the experience needed to address and manage these illnesses on a case-by-case basis. Call us or request an appointment through the online booking tool to let us help you with your immune conditions.
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