Dr. Wilma C Light MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy
1100 Ligonier St Suite 200 Latrobe PA, 15650About
Dr. Wilma Light practices Allergy and Immunology care in Latrobe, PA. Dr. Light specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Light provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1971
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1971
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Clinical and immunological studies of beekeepers.
- Insect sting fatality 9 years after venom treatment (venom allergy, fatality).
- Stinging insect allergy: changing concepts.
- Unusual reactions following insect stings. Clinical features and immunologic analysis.
- Unusual reactions following insect stings. Clinical features and immunologic analysis.
- Effect of progressive muscle relaxation on the objective symptoms and subjective responses associated with asthma.
- Studies of the antigenicity and allergenicity of phospholipase A2 of bee venom.
- Studies of the antigenicity and allergenicity of phospholipase A2 of bee venom.
- Clinical application of measurements of serum level of bee venom-specific IgE and IgG.
- Immunological studies of the effect of whole body insect extracts in the treatment of stinging insect allergy.
Treatments
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
Dr. Wilma C Light MD's Practice location
Dr. Wilma C Light MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- 9-Year Study Determines Genes Associated with Lupus
Scientists are now closer than ever to a breakthrough in researching the cause behind lupus which in turn, could lead to more investigation into faster, more focused and accurate methods of diagnosing this autoimmune disease. Consequently, this could also lead to the creation more effective...
- How Is Lupus Diagnosed?
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disorder that develops when your organs and tissues are attacked by your own immune system. Lupus causes inflammation in numerous organs, such as the heart, skin, blood cells, joints, lungs, brain, and kidneys.It can be quite hard to diagnose lupus since its signs and...
- Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol) Inhalation Aerosol
What is Symbicort?Symbicort is a combination drug used for the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. The two active ingredients of Symbicort are budesonide and formoterol. This combination helps relax the airways and makes breathing easier.Budesonide can be...
- Can Asthma Only Be Induced by Allergies?
Asthma describes the conditions and complications following the narrowing of bronchioles within lungs. This results in shortness of breath, coughing and a kind of loud wheezing accompanied by chest tightening.Although asthma can be cured, treated and managed with certain medications and natural...
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac: The Rashes
What is poison ivy? Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a popular plant known for causing rashes and skin irritation when one comes in contact with it.Poison ivy is a woody shrub or vine that is found in either shady or sunny locations. It can grow up to six feet tall as a shrub, or 150 feet tall...
- What Vaccines Can Prevent Congestive Heart Failure?
What Vaccines Can Prevent Congestive Heart Failure?Can a vaccine prevent heart failure? Yes, it can… Strange but true! Certain vaccines have been proved to reduce the incidence of heart failure. The flu vaccine is one of them.What Is A Vaccine?A vaccine contains weakened or dead organisms. It can...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Pierre-alain L Dauby MD562 Shearer St Greensburg PA 15601
- Dr. Robert S Gorby MD534 West Otterman St Greensburg PA 15601