When you come in for your initial visit, one of our doctors will review your health history and conduct a thorough evaluation. In addition to looking at your symptoms and how long youve been suffering, their in-depth investigation includes things you might not associate with your condition. These include sleep habits, pets, environmental factors, medications, diet and various medical conditions. They will also ask about your previous allergies treatment and the results.
After your exam and necessary tests are complete, we will develop a personalized treatment plan designed to give you the freedom you seek from your condition. Youll be happy to know that we always recommend the most conservative and cost-effective treatment methods first.
Allergies are the result of an abnormal response of the immune system to a foreign substance known as an allergen. This abnormal response results in a variety of symptoms of allergies depending on the type of allergic condition. Allergy doctors Warner W. Carr and Mark S. Sugar can treat all types of allergies, including:
To pinpoint the cause of your allergies, our doctors use universally accepted testing methods that are efficient, accurate and patient-friendly. These include the prick test, intradermal test, patch test and radioallergosorbent (RAST) test. Once the result of your skin testing is complete, you will be given the results and presented with your customized allergies treatment plan, which may include:
There are many triggers that can produce symptoms of asthma and lead to rapid worsening of breathing. Triggers may include pollen, animal dander, dust mites, mold, chemical exposure, smoke and viruses. Common symptoms of asthma include breathlessness, wheezing symptoms, coughing and chest tightness. To diagnose asthma, our doctors will look at your health history and symptoms and conduct an in-office lung function test called spirometry, which is used for patients aged 4 and older. If indicated, we will conduct additional testing such as exhaled nitric oxide (eNO), impulse oscillometry or nasopharyngoscopy. We are currently the only allergy and asthma practice in the Mission Viejo area to offer these in-office tests.
Once a diagnosis of your asthma is made, an individualized treatment plan will be developed to help get you on the road to good health. Regardless of which of these treatments you receive, controlling your asthma is an attainable goal. Some of the methods we use are:
Allergy & Asthma Associates of Southern California provides relief from allergies, asthma, sinus problems, chronic cough and other related conditions. Allergy doctors Dr. Warner W. Carr and Dr. Mark S. Sugar together with their staff specialize in allergy and immunology in Southern California.
Board-Certified: American Board Allergy & Immunology Board-Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine Fellow: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Fellow: American College of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyFellow: American College of Physicians
I decided to pursue a career in medicine, specifically the specialty of allergy and immunology, because the prospect of being able to make a positive impact on the lives of patients of all ages seemed very rewarding to me. My patients trust my care, and they know that they're important to me while theyre in the office and after they go home. I ask every new patient, What is the number-one problem you would like me to solve? and I then create an individualized treatment plan that can provide them with lasting relief from their condition. One of the best compliments Ive received is that so many of my patients refer their family members and friends to me.
I have a genuine concern for the health and well-being of my patients and for people throughout the world. I've given my time and energy to many organizations and projects. I have traveled to other countries to provide medical care for the underprivileged and have participated in humanitarian efforts at the local, state and national level in the US.