There are an estimated 25 million people living in the United States with asthma, many of whom may not be aware they have it. If left untreated, asthma can result in loss of sleep, exercise limitations, missed school or work, emergency room visits and, in a few cases, death. Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled.
Patients with allergies have symptoms triggered by a variety of factors. One of the major culprits here in metro Atlanta is pollen. Allergists need to know what pollens are in the air and how they may impact their patients in order to effectively treat them.
