News & Events
Change in Billing Fee
Nov 28, 2011
Effective January 1, 2012 AAIR will increase its billing fee from $5 to $15. This is the charge you receive for not paying your co-pay, co-insurance and deductible at the time of your visit. As part o...
Additional IT Hours in Perinton
Nov 21, 2011
Beginning Thursday, December 1, 2011 early morning shot appointments will be added at the Perinton office. Shots will begin at 7:45 am and continue through the day as usual until 5:45 PM. This h...
Indoor Allergies
Nov 07, 2011
By Jill Bernhardt, MS, RN, FNP Brr, Turn up the Furnace, Start the sneezing Have you ever wondered why you start sneezing and itching your eyes once it gets cold and the plants outside that are...
New Gout Treatment Offered by AAIR
Oct 06, 2011
Krystexxa is an intravenous (IV) drug for the treatment of chronic gout in adult patients that is shown to improve outcomes for those who have failed on other conventional gout therapies. Krystexxa mu...
New Asthma Test
Sep 08, 2011
AAIR now offers Mannitol Challenge, a tool to aid in a more definitive asthma diagnosis. This is done in conjunction with clinical assessment by one of our allergists. Call AAIR to find out more....
Flu Vaccine
Aug 29, 2011
The Seasonal Flu vaccine has arrived and we are scheduling appointments on a first come first served basis. We currently have the regular, high dose and preservative free. ...
Back to School with Food Allergy
Jul 28, 2011
By Mariola B. Kubicka, MD Food allergy is common at school settings as approximately 8% of children are affected. The most common foods causing allergy include : peanut, tree nuts, milk, egg and shell...
Film Featuring AAIR Physicians and Staff
Jun 16, 2011
Virginia Orzel, a professor at SUNY Brockport, has made a one hour film on living with asthma. Her documentary, “One Breath: A Personal Journey with Asthma” features several of the A...
Am I Allergic to the Cottonwood?
Jun 06, 2011
By Peter M. G. Deane, M. D. In late spring you see the cottonwood fluff all over. At the same time, allergies are often acting up. Are you allergic to the cottonwood? It seems oblivious—it...
Do Springtime Allergy Symptoms Keep You Indoors?
May 16, 2011
By Anatole Kleiner, MD With the warmer weather, you’ve probably noticed the budding trees in your neighborhood. This is a welcome sign of Spring, but for some individuals it signals the on...
Taking the Sting out of Summer
May 16, 2011
By Albert S. Hartel, MD The warmer Rochester weather brings with it a host of outdoor activities, but also an increase in stinging insects buzzing nearby. For most people, getting stung results ...
Is Your Asthma Allergic?
Apr 12, 2011
By Albert S. Hartel MD Asthma is a chronic and potentially life-threatening lung disease in which airways become inflamed, swollen, and narrowed, making it hard to breathe. An estimated 24 million Ame...
Interested in New Oral Rheumatiod Arthritis (RA) Treatments?
Dec 27, 2010
Please click here to find out more about the OSKIRA Studies www.oskirastudy.com...
Bothered by Arthritis? Concerned about Heart Disease?
Oct 06, 2010
To learn more about the PRECISION Study click here www.arthritisheartstudy.com...
New AAIR Missed Appointment Policy
Sep 01, 2010
Due to the increasing number of missed appointments and our waiting list of patients to be seen, AAIR will adopt a new policy, which is now becoming standard in the medical community. Effective Octobe...
Dr John Condemi Honored
Aug 05, 2010
Dr. John Condemi, Founder and Chairman of the Board for AAIR, was unanimously named the 2011 recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Imm...
Dr. Peter Deane named to Medical Society Board
Mar 16, 2010
Dr. Deane, a physician at AAIR since 1998, was recently elected to the Board of Directors at the Monroe County Medical Society. He will begin serving as a board member this spring and will take on oth...
Comprehensive Patient Portal
Feb 09, 2010
AAIR, PC is very excited to announce our comprehensive patient portal that will connect seamlessly with our EMR (Electronic Medical Record), deliver improved communication and connectivity, offer pati...
Lasers for Treating Allergies?
May 02, 2011
It was appalling to see a recent channel 10 news story on “diagnosing” allergies by putting a clip on a person's finger, and then treating these "allergies" by shining a laser over their h...
UpToDate: A Resource for e-Patients
Mar 24, 2011
UpToDate for patients offers access to current, accurate and evidence-based data. You can learn about risk factors, causes, diagnostic processes, preventative measures, complications and recommended t...
freshAAIR Newsletter
Mar 24, 2011
An Asthma and Allergy Resource provided by the Asthma Allergy Foundation of America, Medical Editor: Dr. John Condemi This bimonthly newsletter is filled with information about asthma, seasonal ...
Patient and Consumer Center
Mar 17, 2009
Educational Website www.aaaai.org/patients/gallery Patient and Consumer information requarding Asthma and Allergy related diseases provided by the American Academy of Allergy Astma and Immunology....
Allergy and Asthma Relief
Oct 30, 2008
Educational Website www.AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org Vist a new Web site and complete the Allergy and Asthma Relief Self-Test to see if you need to find an allergist....
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...