General Practitioners

• Sinusitis
  Obstruction of the nasal drainage pathways can cause both acute and chronic sinusitis. Acute sinusitis lasts less than four weeks and most cases begin with a common cold. While most cases resolve in their own, occasionally the sinuses can become secondarily infected with bacteria and need antibiotics. Chronic sinusitis lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
• Diarrhea

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Kenneth Bergman has lived in Virginia since 1974. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Cornell University in 1963. He attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, New York where he earned his M.D. Dr. Bergman joined the Army and practiced Internal Medicine for the armed forces until 1980.
• Endoscopy
  Often times, imaging of the sinuses with a CAT scan or X-ray is indicated. Rarely, a referral for nasal endoscopy, using a small flexible camera to investigate the sinuses, may also be required.

Radiologist

• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  Not all drug allergic reactions involve a specific immune reaction. Some people experience flushing, itching or a drop in blood pressure from intravenous dyes used in x-rays or CT scans. If you take angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for high blood pressure, you may develop a cough or facial and tongue swelling.
• Chemotherapy
  Non-allergic reactions are much more common than drug allergic reactions. These reactions are usually predictable based on the properties of the drugs involved. Symptoms of non-allergic drug reactions vary, depending on the type of medication. People being treated with chemotherapy often suffer from vomiting and hair loss. Certain antibiotics irritate the intestines, which can cause stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Dermatologists

• Eczema
  The skin can develop symptoms just like every other organ in your body. Skin irritation can come from many sources. Sometimes, skin reactions can be related to or triggered by allergens. There are various types of allergic skin disorders that allergists care for. These can include atopic dermatitis (eczema), allergic contact dermatitis, urticaria hives), and angioedema (swelling). These conditions are commonly seen in the allergist’s office and the first step is proper diagnosis.
• Fungus
  Intranasal corticosteroid sprays (like fluticasone and mometasone) may be used but should be prescribed under the care of a doctor. If nasal swabs or cultures show any fungus, your doctor may prescribe antifungal medication.

Allergists

• Allergies
  There are methods of allergy testing that the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) believes are not useful, effective or may lead to inappropriate diagnosis and treatment. These include: allergy screening tests done in supermarkets or drug stores, home testing, applied kinesiology (allergy testing by testing muscle strength or weakness), cytotoxicity testing for food allergy, Rinkel skin titration method, provocative neutralization testing, Immunoglobulin G (IgG) testing for food allergy or sublingual provocation.