St. Luke's Allergy

03/20/2025

Happy first day of Spring!
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Dr. Hassan Ahmad is triple board certified to treat both allergies and asthma in patients of all ages.
Allergy season is here and he can help!

The office also takes Medicaid.

Call for an appointment today.
314-205-6600

Medical Specialists of St. Luke's
In Chesterfield & Des Peres

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10/21/2024

Fall allergies are here! Get relief from that ragweed and mold. Call us at 314-205-6600. We take all commercial insurance, plus Medicare and Missouri Medicaid!

08/23/2024

It is back to school season!
For those of us who manage food allergies, an important reminder why action plans are important:

A food allergy action plan is an important tool for individuals who have food allergies, especially in settings such as schools, childcare facilities, or any place where a person may be at risk of exposure to allergens. The plan outlines specific steps to be taken in case of an allergic reaction. Here are some key reasons why a food allergy action plan is important:

1. Emergency Preparedness: Food allergies can lead to severe and potentially life-threatening reactions, such as anaphylaxis. Having an action plan ensures that everyone involved is prepared in case of an allergic reaction. It provides clear instructions on what actions to take, including the use of emergency medication, such as epinephrine auto-injectors (e.g., EpiPen, Auvi-Q, etc).

2. Standardized Communication: An action plan serves as a communication tool between the individual with the food allergy, their caregivers, teachers, school staff, and other relevant personnel. It provides vital information about the specific allergens, symptoms, and appropriate steps to be taken during an allergic reaction.

3. Early Recognition and Intervention: The action plan includes a list of potential allergic symptoms, enabling early recognition of an allergic reaction. By promptly identifying the symptoms, appropriate actions can be taken, potentially preventing the reaction from escalating.

If your plan is not set, make an appointment with us today! Here is a video of Dr. Ahmad sharing more back to school tips:

https://youtu.be/EhrA9PvFaNs?ai=

Appointments can be scheduled online here:

Schedule | St. Luke's Hospital | St. Louis

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St. Luke's allergy and immunology specialist Dr. Hassan Ahmad talks about the importance of having a food allergy action plan in place at school if your chil...

03/20/2024

Spring allergy season is here! Call and schedule an appointment today at 314-205-6600 !

Medical Specialists of St. Luke's

Chesterfield location:
226 S Woods Mill Road, Suite 47 West
Chesterfield, MO 63146

Des Peres location:
2315 Dougherty Ferry Road, Suite 109B
St. Louis, MO 63122

03/13/2024

Spring is almost here! Take a listen to Dr. Ahmad speaking with KMOX on Total Information A.M. about side effects to be aware of with allergy medications.

Dr. Hassan Ahmad,Allergy and Immunology specialist at St. Luke’s joins Megan and Tom discussing the possible side effects from the popular asthma drug Singulair.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!

04/24/2023

Did you catch Dr Ahmad on News 4 Great Day this morning? Here’s the clip!

If spring allergies are preventing you from enjoying the sunshine, make an appointment today!

Dr. Hassan Ahmad shares some crucial factors in managing those awful springtime allergies. To set up an appointment, go to www.StLukes-STL.com

10/30/2022

Halloween can be a nervous time for families with food allergies. A tip to keep your family safe from accidental exposures is to make sure they are not in direct contact with unwrapped candy. An easy way to do this may be to incorporate gloves into the costumes. Happy Halloween!

Watch the video below for additional tips on food allergies at school.

St. Luke's allergy and immunology specialist Dr. Hassan Ahmad talks about the importance of having a food allergy action plan in place at school if your chil...

09/28/2022

Feeling frustrated over your allergy symptoms this fall? Are you simply trying to avoid your allergy trigger, or is self-treating with over-the-counter allergy medications not enough to offer relief? We have a treatment option you may want to consider with your doctor - allergen immunotherapy.

What is allergy immunotherapy (AIT)?
• It treats the underlying cause of your allergies.
• AIT is the only treatment option available that changes the immune system so that you no longer react to those things to which you are allergic.
• It makes it possible to be symptom free and not depend on medications such as antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays.

There are two types of AIT:
1.) Allergy shots - Shots are administered in a board-certified allergist’s office once or twice weekly. That schedule will continue for about 6 months. Your allergist increases the level of allergen extract in your injections until the maintenance dose is reached. Once the maintenance dose is reached, you continue once per month until you decide to stop the treatment.
2.) Under-the-tongue tablets - these tablets are first given at a doctor’s office. Then the tablets can be taken at home and are placed under the tongue once a day and dissolve quickly.

If you need allergy testing, or have interest in allergen immunotherapy, give us a call today at 314-205-6600

08/14/2022

Watch below for tips on going back to school with food allergies. We offer testing for food allergies, as well as a new desensitization therapy for peanut. Call us for an appointment at 314-205-6600.

St. Luke's allergy and immunology specialist Dr. Hassan Ahmad talks about the importance of having a food allergy action plan in place at school if your chil...

05/21/2022

As we recognize World Bee Day, here are some tips staying safe while outdoors:

Dr. Hassan Ahmad, an allergist and immunologist at St. Luke's, answers frequently asked questions about bee stings and allergies, including concerns about mu...

05/19/2022

Finding a pediatric specialist in St. Louis can be difficult.

Dr. Ahmad is certified to treat both allergies and asthma in patients of all ages. Allergy season is here and we can help! Call us for an appointment today. 314-205-6600