Welcome to Allergy & Asthma Specialists in Jacksonville, Florida

Q: What are the Benefits of Seeing a Board Certified Allergist?

Board certification tells you that your doctor has attained the highest level of expertise to treat your health issues.

Q: What types of tests are there for allergies?

There are three main ways to get tested for allergies: Skin Tests – Skin tests are commonly used to identify many potential allergens, including airborne, food-related, and contact allergens. Blood Tests – If you are not a candidate for an allergy skin test, your allergist may suggest a blood test. Elimination Diet – To detect which foods are causing an allergic reaction, your allergist may recommend an elimination diet. This involves removing certain foods from your diet and determining if you're symptoms improve, and then adding the food back to see if you have a reaction.

Q: Do allergy tests hurt?

The skin prick or scratch test and intradermal test may cause slight discomfort. If you are sensitive to any of the allergens being tested, your skin may itch where the allergen was placed.

Q: Are hay fever and allergic rhinitis the same thing?

Yes, allergic rhinitis is simply the proper medical term for hay fever. “Hay fever” is somewhat of a misnomer since allergic rhinitis is usually not caused by hay, nor does it result in a fever.

Q: When is hay fever the worst in Jacksonville?

The mild temperatures in Northeast Florida mean that trees start producing spring pollen early in our area– in some years as soon as December. Unfortunately, the Jacksonville area does not really have a hay fever “off-season.” Our warm winters and early springs mean that allergic rhinitis sufferers may be exposed to pollen year-round.

If you suffer from allergy, sinus or asthma problems, you've come to right place for highly specialized and personal care. Our board certified allergists Patrick DeMarco, MD and Thomas Lupoli, DO have years of experience specializing in the complete care of both adult and pediatric allergy, asthma and sinus conditions.

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Why Choose a Board Certified Allergist

If you are planning to see a physician for allergy or asthma
relief, it's worthwhile to verify that the physician is a board-
certified allergist certified by the American Board of Allergy
and Immunology

Board Certification Matters

ALLERGY & ASTHMA TREATMENTS

We Specialize In:

Allergic Rhinitis (Hay fever)

Hay fever is a bit of a misnomer because it isn’t caused by hay itself, nor does it produce a

Asthma

If you have asthma, there’s one thing you can be sure of – you’re definitely not alone.

Sinusitis & Sinus Infection Treatment

Treatment of sinusitis and other sinus infections are a specialty of the doctors at

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Food Allergies

A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a particular food protein as being

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Stinging Insect Allergy

For a patient with an allergy to insect bites or insect stings, Florida’s year-round mild weather can be a bit of a double-edged sword.

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Drug Allergies & Medication Allergies

A drug allergy or medication allergy is a hypersensitivity condition of the body against

Anaphylaxis Management & Treatment

Anaphylaxis is a serious and potentially fatal allergic reaction. It requires immediate

Eczema

Eczema is a chronic, non-contagious inflammation of the skin characterized by itchy

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Hives and Swelling

Hives and swelling are typical symptoms of food allergies, drug allergies

Immune Deficiency

If you have an infection that just keeps coming back, you may have an immune deficiency problem.

Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are pearly gray-colored, teardrop-shaped, noncancerous growths

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Eye Allergies

Eye allergies are among the most common and most annoying allergies out there.

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About Dr. DeMarco

About Dr. Lupoli

OUR COMMITMENT

Personalized Allergy
and Asthma Care

The sheer numbers of people who suffer from asthma, sinusitis and allergy symptoms are daunting. But when you visit the Allergy & Asthma Specialists of North Florida, we’re concerned with just one person - You. As allergists, we know that there is no such thing as one size fits all medicine. That’s why we believe it’s essential to slow down and take the extra time needed to listen to our patients and learn about their concerns. You can be assured that our doctors will listen and collaborate with you to develop a personalized care plan that fits your unique lifestyle.

Best Practices

Our doctors are board-certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology. This means you are cared for by doctors who have met the highest, nationally recognized standards for education, knowledge and expertise in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology. We are committed to providing the best medical practices to our patients through life-long learning. We stay current in our field by participating in continuing medical education, conferences, and review of the latest medical literature.

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What is a Board-Certified Allergist?

Board certified allergists are specialists who have met the highest level of nationally-recognized standards for education and expertise in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology.

This formal and lengthy education process is necessary to cultivate the expertise required to provide the highest-quality of care for patients with allergies and asthma. By achieving board certification, allergists demonstrate their commitment to excellence and expertise in their field, which translates to state-of-the-art, evidence-based care.

What are the Benefits of Seeing a Board Certified Allergist?

How do you find a Board-Certified Allergist?

When you start searching for an allergist/immunologist, it’s important to make sure you find a doctor you are comfortable with and you can trust.

Search online for information about the doctors you are considering and ask people you trust for names of physicians they recommend. Then visit Certification Matters and enter your doctor’s name to determine if he or she is board-certified. This is a service that allows you to see if a specific doctor is certified.

Can you detect allergies through a blood test?

Yes. When you become allergic to an allergen, your body creates special antibodies to fight against it. These allergic antibodies are called IgE antibodies. IgE antibodies are formed in the bone marrow and travel in the bloodstream before being deposited in the skin and other tissues where they remain for weeks to months.

Although allergy skin tests are considered the gold standard for allergy testing, blood testing can also be used to measure IgE antibodies circulating in your bloodstream

What types of tests are there for allergies?

There are three main ways to get tested for allergies:

Skin Tests – Skin tests are commonly used to identify many potential allergens, including airborne, food-related, and contact allergens.
Blood Tests – If you are not a candidate for an allergy skin test, your allergist may suggest a blood test.
Elimination Diet – To detect which foods are causing an allergic reaction, your allergist may recommend an elimination diet. This involves removing certain foods from your diet and determining if you're symptoms improve, and then adding the food back to see if you have a reaction.

Do allergy tests hurt?

How can you treat non-life threatening allergic reactions at home?

The first step is to avoid the allergen if you know what triggers a reaction. But if an allergic reaction occurs, there are several ways to treat them at home:

Antihistamines – Helps treat minor allergic reactions regardless of the cause.

Anti-inflammatory Medication – Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS) can help temporarily reduce allergy symptoms.

Saline Sinus Rinse – If your allergies cause sinus problems, it’s recommended to rinse your sinuses with saline to clear the allergens from your airways.

Skin Allergy Treatments – If a skin allergy occurs, you can apply corticosteroid creams or calamine lotion to reduce symptoms, an ice pack can also help reduce inflammation and allergy symptoms.

How long does an allergy test take to administer?

Not very long. The skin prick and intradermal tests are performed in the allergist’s office and take about 20 minutes total. Your skin may start to show reactions to certain allergens such as foods, environmental allergens or insect venoms.

Patch tests are used to identify if a chemical may be the cause of delayed skin rashes. The patches are applied and worn for about 48 hours and then removed.

Blood tests results may take up to a week to return from the laboratory.

Are hay fever and allergic rhinitis the same thing?

When is hay fever the worst in Jacksonville?

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Allergy and Asthma Specialists Locations

Our North Florida Offices

St. Johns Town Center

2804 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Suite 202

Jacksonville, FL 32246

904-730-4870

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Orange Park

1895 Kingsley Ave Suite 401

Orange Park, FL 32073

904-730-4870

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Mandarin

12276 San Jose Blvd. Suite #733

Jacksonville, FL 32223

904-730-4870

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Dunn Ave.

2255 Dunn Ave. Suite 205

Jacksonville, FL 32218

904-730-4870

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Meet Our Patients

Dr. DeMarco has cared for my children's asthma and allergy issues. We feel very blessed to have a doctor that really cares about our family and has given such excellent medical advice.

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Love the staff and adore Dr. LUPOLI!! Everyone is always so concerned about the well being of the patients. If you are looking for a specialist in Jacksonville I highly recommend you check them out

Thank you to the staff and doctors for treating my allergies. The staff is always positive, helpful and professional. The doctors are positive and upbeat taking care to inform me of medical needs.

Dr. DeMarco has cared for my children's asthma and allergy issues. We feel very blessed to have a doctor that really cares about our family and has given such excellent medical advice.

Vitals.com Review

Love the staff and adore Dr. LUPOLI!! Everyone is always so concerned about the well being of the patients. If you are looking for a specialist in Jacksonville I highly recommend you check them out

Thank you to the staff and doctors for treating my allergies. The staff is always positive, helpful and professional. The doctors are positive and upbeat taking care to inform me of medical needs.

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Allergy and Asthma Specialists Locations

Our North Florida Offices

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