News & Events Archive
Rochester Academy of Medicine Awards Dr. John Condemi the 2008 Albert David Kaiser Medal
Apr 22, 2009
The Board of Trustees of the Rochester Academy of Medicine has bestowed the Albert David Kaiser Medal for 2008 to John J. Condemi, MD, founder of Allergy Asthma Immunology of Rochester (AAIR) and Clin...
What is the Immune System?
Nov 18, 2008
As originally published in Rochester Healthy Living by John J Condemi, MD What is the Immune System? The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body ...
Fall Allergies
Sep 15, 2008
by Albert S Hartel M.D. Though the flowers are no longer blooming and the air has begun turning crisp and cool, many allergy sufferers get no reprieve during the fall months in Western Ne...
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Feb 09, 2010
By Anatole Kleiner, M.D. Wintertime brings cold weather, and with it come cold fingers and toes. In individuals who experience Raynaud’s phenomenon, cold temperatures can also trigger a ch...
The Nuts and Bolts of Food Allergy
Jan 29, 2009
Anatole Kleiner, MD Sitting down for a nice dinner with family and friends can be one of life’s great pleasures. However, for individuals with food allergy, meals can be a time of u...
Surviving the Holidays with Allergies and Asthma
Oct 16, 2008
By Mariola B. Kubicka M.D For people with allergies and asthma the holidays present health challenges unique to the winter season. Busier- than- usual social schedules, chilly weather and cheris...
Allergy and Asthma Connection
Oct 16, 2008
The Allergy and Asthma Connectionby Albert S. Hartel, M.D. Spring is coming, and for 40-50 million Americans, so are allergies. Allergic diseases, such as hay fever, sinus inflammation, and alle...
What are allergy shots?
Oct 16, 2008
by Peter M.G. Deane, MD Allergy shots were first used in 1911 as a way to protect hay fever patients from the effects of pollens. They worked then, and they have worked since. Learn more by down...
Stinging Insect Venom Allergy
Oct 16, 2008
by Peter M.G. Deane, MD For some of us the buzz of insects is a reminder of the risk of a systemic allergic reaction when stung, which when it involves breathing or blood pressure is known as anaphyla...
Allergy Asthma and the AIR in Rochester
Oct 16, 2008
by Donald W. Pulver, MD Allergy is a medical condition where one is hypersensitive to one's own environment. As a result, various organs (eyes, nose and lungs) become irritated or inflamed, resu...
2007 National Meeting
Oct 16, 2008
by Donald W. Pulver Take-aways from the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology National Meeting in November 2007. For complete list download "2007 National Meeting"...
Back to School with Allergies and Asthma
Sep 29, 2008
by Albert S Hartel, MD Download the complete article "Back to School with Allergies and Asthma "...
Summertime Allergies- It
Aug 28, 2008
Albert S Hartel M.D. We all look forward to Summertime in Western New York, but while summertime brings with it abundant outdoor activities and hours of enjoyment, it also brings a season of increased...
AAIR Is Among First Practices to Join Rochester RHIO
Aug 28, 2008
AAIR, PC is pleased to announce our practice will be among the first to participate in the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO), which will be launched shortly. This is the new el...