The Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center

10/13/2025

Alpha-gal syndrome can look really different from other food allergies, even varying from person to person!
Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy to red, mammal meat and sometimes byproducts of these mammals (think beef, pork, lamb, milk, gelatin, etc.). This allergy is a result of a bite from an infected tick.
Reactions to alpha-gal can be more insidious than other allergic reactions, often presenting hours later with hives, itching, facial swelling, wheezing, shortness of breath, or stomach problems. The treatment for a reaction is still epinephrine, but it is important to be aware of the allergy itself to avoid potential triggers. Allergy testing is important to diagnose this condition and monitor levels of antibody in the blood over time.
Our board-certified allergists can help you navigate this complex condition and so many others. Just give us a call!

10/10/2025

Thanks WATE 6 On Your Side for coming out to chat with Dr. Prince today! 🍁 🤧

As the seasons change and we are headed into the peak of fall allergy season, it may stick around for a while. https://www.wate.com/news/top-stories/fall-allergy-season-in-east-tennessee-lasting-longer-allergist-warns/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WATE_6_On_Your_Side

10/10/2025

Farmer got a clean bill of health from his brother, Dr. Kolinsky today! It was great to see one of our favorite farmers and help him feel his best for his hard work on the farm!

10/09/2025

Heads up, Clarksville shot room patients! The shot room will be closed on Friday, October 17th, 2025. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for understanding!

10/09/2025

Our newest physician spotlight is about Dr. Krishnan. We are so lucky to have him as part of our Knoxville and Lenoir City teams! His experience and compassion is apparent during every single patient encounter. He is an expert in all things allergy, asthma, and immunology. He accepts all insurance plans and sees patients of all ages. He has upcoming appointments available at our Weisgarber and Lenoir City offices to meet your allergy needs; call to schedule now!

10/06/2025

Breaking news!!! Our office is expanding. Dr. Kolinsky will be seeing patients in our new Johnson City space starting this month. We are so excited to offer this opportunity for our patients who live in the Tri Cities. We have new patient and returning patient appointments available, so don’t wait! Let us help you with your allergies and asthma.

09/28/2025

September 28th is National Penicillin Allergy Day in honor of the discovery of penicillin almost 100 years ago. Penicillin is the most commonly-listed drug allergy and also one of the most commonly used antibiotics. Here are some facts about penicillin allergies and the testing for penicillin. Let one of our board-certified allergists help you navigate the testing process if you have a history of a penicillin allergy! 🩺💊
Source: college.acaai.org

09/25/2025

💯 🎯 But…. AAIC can help you! All ages and all insurance plans accepted! 🙌🤝

09/19/2025

Things that make our (asthma) spidey senses tingle…
As we wrap up asthma peak week, it seems like a good time to share some red flags that show your asthma treatment needs a change. Asthma peak week is the week of the year that sees the most asthma exacerbations because of allergic triggers, respiratory infections, air quality, and weather. The third week of September is the perfect storm of these factors, leading to a huge increase asthma exacerbations. You can protect yourself by having a plan in place with your doctor to keep your asthma well-controlled. Knowing how to prevent or stop an asthma attack before it gets worse can be a game-changer.
There are a ton of new options (and more coming every day!) to improve asthma control and help you breathe better. Our team of board-certified allergists can help you meet your breathing goals and get a plan in place to protect your lungs and your safety.

09/18/2025

It’s Asthma Peak Week 2025! What is that you ask??!!

09/17/2025

One is not like the others 😂🙋🏼‍♂️ Dr. Cain didn’t get the Cookeville blue memo… but we will still keep him! Fall allergies have arrived, can you feel it?! 🤧 Come see us!!