AllerVie Health

09/30/2026

🍂 The sniffles are back this fall – but what’s behind them?

👀 Itchy, watery eyes and lots of sneezing? Fall allergies may be the culprit.
🤧 Gradual stuffiness, a runny nose, or sore throat? It could be a cold.
🤒 Sudden fever or chills, body aches, and strong fatigue? Those symptoms lean more toward the flu.

Because symptoms can overlap, it isn’t always possible to tell the difference based on symptoms alone. If you’re feeling significantly ill or have concerns, check with your healthcare provider.

But if the same congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes show up every fall, it may be time to stop guessing. An allergist can help you understand your triggers – so you can get back to enjoying the season. 💙

📅 Find an AllerVie Health allergist near you: allervie.com

09/28/2026

💊 Think you’re allergic to penicillin? There’s a good chance you may not be.

Here’s a surprising one: about 1 in 10 people report a penicillin allergy, but more than 90% test negative when evaluated.
That old allergy label from childhood? The reaction you barely remember? It may be worth another look.

An allergist can review your history and determine whether penicillin allergy testing or an oral challenge is appropriate – potentially giving you and your healthcare providers more antibiotic options when you need them. 🙌

This National Penicillin Allergy Day, turn an old question mark into an answer.

💙 Think you're allergic? Let's find out.
📅 Find an AllerVie Health allergist near you: allervie.com

09/25/2026

🫁 World Lung Day – September 25

💙 Take a deep breath. Now imagine doing more of what you love without your breathing getting in the way.

Keeping up with the kids. Getting back to your workout. Spending the afternoon outside. Simply making it through the day without coughing, wheezing, or reaching for your inhaler.

That’s what better asthma control can make possible. 🙌

This World Lung Day, we’re celebrating the freedom that comes with breathing easier. If asthma or allergies are slowing you down, an allergist can help identify triggers, evaluate your symptoms and build a treatment plan that fits your life.

☀️ Breathe easier. Do more. Live more.

📅 Find an AllerVie Health allergist near you: allervie.com

09/22/2026

🌿 Meet one of fall’s biggest allergy troublemakers: ragweed.

Ragweed pollen is light enough to travel through the air – and one plant can produce up to 1 billion pollen grains. No wonder it can feel like your symptoms follow you everywhere. 🤧

Ragweed season varies by location, but it often begins in late summer and can continue through the fall. Checking local pollen counts, changing after outdoor activities and keeping windows closed on high-pollen days may help reduce exposure.

Not sure whether ragweed is behind your symptoms? An allergist can help you stop guessing and start building a plan for lasting relief. 💙

📅 Find an AllerVie Health allergist near you: allervie.com

09/21/2026

📺 In the news: Why can fall be especially challenging for people with asthma?

Dr. Joseph Forester recently spoke with Fox54 News about “Asthma Peak Week” – a time when fall allergens, respiratory illnesses, and changing weather can come together and increase the risk of asthma attacks.

If coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath is getting in the way of school, sleep, exercise, or everyday life, don’t wait for symptoms to get worse. Checking in with an allergist and having an up-to-date asthma action plan can help you stay one step ahead.

💙 Watch the full story and hear Dr. Forester’s advice: allervie.com/news/asthma-peak-week

09/17/2026

🍂 Fall fun is calling. Allergies can sit this one out!

Football games, afternoon walks, pumpkin patches – fall is better when you can enjoy it without sneezing, congestion, or itchy eyes tagging along.

A few simple ways to prepare for fall allergies:
🍃 Check local pollen counts before heading outside
🚿 Shower and change after spending time outdoors
🪟 Keep windows closed when pollen levels are high
🧹 Watch for mold around damp leaves and outdoor spaces

Fall allergy triggers can vary by person and location. An allergist can help identify what’s bothering you and create a treatment plan that fits your life.

What are you most looking forward to this fall? 🍁

📅 Find an AllerVie Health allergist near you: allervie.com

09/16/2026

There’s a new face coming to AllerVie Health in Pensacola! 👋 Meet Dr. Karl Mueller.

Dr. Mueller is a board-eligible allergist and immunologist who is passionate about helping patients breathe easier, feel better, and get back to the things they enjoy. He was drawn to allergy and immunology because of the opportunity to not only relieve symptoms but help change the course of allergic disease through treatments like immunotherapy. 💙

Outside the clinic, you might find him weightlifting, hiking, or spending time at the beach with his wife and their two rescue dogs. 🐾🌊

Dr. Mueller will join Tavon Johnson, ARNP, at our Pensacola allergy and asthma clinic beginning October 2, as Dr. Reed prepares to leave AllerVie Health on September 30.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Mueller to Pensacola and for patients to get to know him!

📅 Now scheduling new patients with Dr. Mueller:
portal.allerviehealth.com/abs

09/14/2026

💙 Ready to feel more comfortable in your skin?

Eczema can be so much more than an occasional itch. Flare-ups and sleepless nights can get in the way of school, work, play – and simply feeling like yourself.

But for some people with atopic dermatitis, allergies may be part of the picture. An allergist can help evaluate whether environmental, food, or other allergens may be contributing to symptoms – especially when eczema occurs alongside other allergic conditions like asthma or hay fever.

🙌 Less itching. More sleeping. More playing. More living.

This World Atopic Eczema Day, if eczema keeps flaring for you or your child, consider talking with an allergist about whether allergies could be playing a role.

📅 Find an AllerVie Health allergist near you:
allervie.com

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we remember.

On September 11, we pause to honor the lives lost, the courage of first responders, and the countless acts of bravery and compassion that brought people together in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We remember those who never made it home. We honor those who ran toward danger to help others. And we keep the families, loved ones, survivors, and all those forever impacted by that day in our hearts.

May we never forget the lives, the sacrifices, and the strength that brought our nation together.

Never forget. ❤️🤍💙

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from AllerVie Health!

Today, we’re giving a big THANK YOU to the people who make AllerVie Health what it is – from the teams caring for patients every day to those working behind the scenes to make that care possible. 💙

Our clinics are closed today so our teams can enjoy the holiday. We’ll be back tomorrow – and because allergies don’t exactly observe holiday hours 🤧🌿, you can still book online anytime.

📅 Need us this week? Find a time that works for you:
portal.allerviehealth.com/abs

For today, enjoy the extra time with the people who matter most. Happy Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

09/20/2024

It is with mixed emotions that we announce Patricia Luthin, CRNP will be leaving our practice, effective September 26th, 2024. We are grateful for Patricia’s dedication and care for our patients in Homewood and wish her the best in their future endeavors.

As we say farewell to Patricia, we’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest advanced practice provider, Abbey Donze, PA-C, who will be joining the care teams at our Homewood and Hoover clinics:

We are committed to serving you and ensuring you have a smooth transition of care! If you already have an appointment scheduled with Patricia in Homewood, for your convenience, that appointment will be rescheduled with one of our other amazing providers: Dr. Michael Polcari, Dr. Weily Soong, Christina Yoho, NP, or Abbey Donze, PA-C.

If you would like to book an appointment or have any questions about these changes, please feel free to call our offices directly at 205.871.9661. As part of the national AllerVie Health network, we remain dedicated to providing high-quality allergy and asthma care and continuing to serve the Birmingham community.

05/17/2023

Our Chief Research Innovation Officer, Weily Soong, MD was recently interviewed by USA TODAY about an innovative skin patch for peanut allergies. Read more: https://bit.ly/45cdTRq

08/11/2022

We are excited to welcome a new allergist, Dr. Reena Patel, who will work alongside the care team in our Homewood clinic.

Dr. Patel has local roots in the greater Birmingham, AL area, first receiving her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and later completing her Fellowship in Allergy & Immunology from the University of Alabama.

Dr. Patel enjoys treating patients of all ages, is board certified in pediatrics, and specializes in caring for children. She is passionate about educating her patients and ensuring they understand their diagnosis and care options. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Patel enjoys staying active and keeping up with the latest nutritional trends.

Call 205-871-9661 to schedule an appointment with her today! Learn more about Dr. Patel by visiting allervie.com/providers/reena-patel-do/

08/01/2022

Same Great Care, New Billing Service!

We want to notify you of a new change to our billing/account services. This change is part of a larger initiative to bring you additional resources that will allow us to better serve you now and in the future.

Effective August 1, 2022, we have transitioned to a new billing service, which will provide excellent service to our patients.

For all billing related concerns, such as questions about your billing statements, paying your bill over the phone, or setting up payment plans, you’ll now call this phone number directly: 1-855-550-0387.

This new billing phone number will be updated on your billing statements, website location page, and more, for convenient access and quick reference.

You’ll continue to reach out to us at (205) 871-9661 with general questions about your care or to schedule/cancel an appointment.

07/15/2022

Your Enhanced Patient Care Experience, Now Closer to Home! To best serve you and bring your allergy and asthma care experience closer to home, beginning July 15, 2022, our Patient Care Representatives will be answering your calls that were formerly routed to our centralized call center from directly within each of our local offices.

You will now dial 205-871-9661 to contact our Homewood office directly. By calling this number, you’ll be able to ask questions, schedule or alter appointments, or get the information you need faster, all while talking to someone that you are familiar with or may know from your clinic visits!

If you need to fax something to our office, you will send that information to 205-870-1621.

Please use the new phone and fax numbers starting July 15, 2022, to contact your local clinic.

We are excited to strengthen our local relationships with each of our patients through this effort. Thank you for trusting us with your health—or the health of your loved ones!

Visit https://www.allervie.com/locations/homewood/ for more information.

04/22/2022

Do you have a child between the age of 8 to 12 years old with moderate to severe asthma and are looking for a camp to enroll them in this summer? Check out Camp WheezeAway!

Camp WheezeAway is a free summer camp program offered at YMCA Camp Chandler, where kids get to experience all the fun of summer camp while also learning how to be confident about their asthma management from medical professionals.

If this is something that you’re interested in, follow this link https://ymcamontgomery.org/camp/wheezeaway/ and enroll your child today! Applications will be accepted until May 1st.

Camp Wheezeaway Camp WheezeAway is celebrating its 30th year of offering week-long summer camps to kids with Asthma. Kids age 8-12 suffering from moderate to severe asthma can apply for this FREE summer camp program offered at YMCA Camp Chandler. Kids experience all the fun of summer camp while lear...

03/18/2022

When it comes to dust mites, vacuuming thoroughly is more important than how often you vacuum. By deep cleaning once and ensuring you get the places where dust mites tend to be like draperies, mattresses, and padded furniture, you can reduce the number of dust mites in your home.

02/10/2022