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We understand you are busy and need flexible hours. Now there is even less congestion at our convenient locations.
Click here to view our expanded hours.
Remember, we have walk-in hours for established patients (seen within the past year) and via our website, we also offer an easy to use Patient Portal for appointments.
To call us, use
(913) 491-5501 for an appointment at any location.
Remember on June 30, 2011 the Georgetown office closes.
Please schedule your visit at any of our other 3 locations in Overland Park (just a few miles north of the G'town office), Olathe and Independence. |
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Dear Valued Patient:
It is hard to believe it is May and time to promote ALLERGY & ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH.The month also included Food Allergy Awareness, and we hope you enjoy the article below about reducing food anxiety caused by food allergies.The article below is filled with helpful tips for you and your child.
KCAA's Independence Office is sponsoring a FREE ASTHMA SCREENING at Independence Mall on Sat., May 21st. We also hope you find this issue helpful and take a look at our updated website.It includes new features for better patient interaction, Patient Portal access and new information.
Remember for questions and to schedule an appointment for any of our convenient locations, call 913-491-5501 or visit www.kcallergy.com.
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May is Nat'l Allergy & Asthma Awareness Month, and Food Allergy Awareness, too
Conquering Food Anxiety for those with Food Allergies
Helping to reduce anxiety is key for children diagnosed with food allergies
According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), as many as 12 million Americans have a food allergy. Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy and wheat are responsible for most food allergies, according to FAAN. Each year FAAN devotes the second week of May to food allergies awareness. The entire month of May is designated as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
 "For parents who have had to endure the frightening experience of seeing their child's reaction to a food allergy, this fear may later evolve into the child having anxiety about food as they get older," states Derrick R. Ward, M.D., a board certified and fellowship trained physician at Kansas City Allergy and Asthma Associates, P.A. who sees patients in KCAA's Independence, Overland Park and Olathe offices.
"We spend time with the parents or guardians and help with education, food preparation and other tips about coping with a food allergy. It is especially important that grandparents, caregivers, teachers and friends know about the child's food allergy especially if they are very young and unable to explain it for themselves. Our KCAA website, www.kcallergy.com is full of information and helpful links to other food allergy and asthma sites including FAAN's site, www.foodallergy.org and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, www.acaai.com."
What is a food allergy? Jeffrey A. Wald, M.D., a KCAA board certified and fellowship trained physician explains, "A food allergy  is an abnormal response to a food triggered by your body's immune system. Allergic reactions to food can sometimes cause serious illness and even death. Tree nuts and peanuts are the leading causes of deadly allergic reactions called anaphylaxis." (Click here for the rest of the article and to learn more about food allergies.) |
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Dr. Neustrom and Dr. Ward Conduct FREE ASTHMA SCREENING on Sat., May 21st at Independence Center Mall
Kansas City Allergy & Asthma Associates, P.A. is Sponsoring a Free ASTHMA SCREENING
Sat., May 21st @ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
at the Independence Center Mall Food Court area &
Kidgits Safe Summer Program
2035 Independence Center Drive
Independence, MO 64057
The FREE SCREENING is brought to you by KCAA's Independence office located at: 17000 East 40 Hwy., Suite 1 in Independence, MO 64055. For details or appointment information, call (913) 491-5501. Visit www.kcallergy.comfor more information.
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| KCAA Research Dept. Has Two Studies in Progress | |
NEW: Study to Evaluate Performance of an Investigational
Product for Asthma
You might be eligible to participate in the study if:
- You are at least 4 years of age or older with a diagnosis of asthma or COPD
- Using your current albuterol or rescue inhaler at least 3 times per week
- You have not been treated for an upper respiratory infection, sinus infection or ear infection within the past 2 weeks
*Other criteria for participation do apply, and will be reviewed by your doctor
Study participants will receive all study related medical evaluations and the investigational study drug at no cost. Compensation for time and travel may be available. To learn more, contact the Research Department at 913-345-2383 or by email at research@kcallergy.com.
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NEW: Chronic Hives Study: Local doctors currently conducting Asteria II Study Evaluating an Investigational Medication
Local doctors, including KCAA physician, Mark R. Neustrom, D.O., are currently conducting the Asteria II study evaluating an investigational medication for chronic hives.
To qualify for this research study, you must:
- Be 12-75 years of age, AND
- Have experienced itching and have hives: on an almost daily basis for more than 8 weeks continuously -- even though you are using antihistamine treatment, AND
- Have been diagnosed with chronic hives for at least six months, AN
- MUST be willing and able to complete an electronic study diary twice daily at home for the duration of the study. The diary asks questions about your hives and itch.
Qualified participants will receive study medication as well as study-related medical evaluations and tests at no cost. Reimbursement for time and travel may also be provided.
To find out if you or someone you know qualifies or to receive more information, please contact the Research Department at research@kcalllergy.com
or call 913.345.2383. |
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Thank you for allowing us to be your asthma and allergy specialty group! We enjoy caring for you and your family.
Sincerely, DuVonne Campbell, Group Manager and the Physicians of
Kansas City Allergy & Asthma Associates, P.A.
Pictured are KCAA's Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Specialists (Left to Right): Dr. Neustrom, Dr. Goldstein, Dr. Frankel, Dr. Wald, and Dr. Ward |
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