Dr. Sweta S Shah MD
Allergist and Immunologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
3225 Danny Park Suite 100 Metairie LA, 70002About
Dr. Sweta Shah practices Pediatric Allergy Medicine in Metairie, LA. A pediatric allergist/immunologist finds and treats allergies and immune system problems that child patients suffer from. Dr. Shah treats the reactions caused by pet dander, pollen, dust, mold spores, insect stings, food, and medications; those reactions include asthma, hay fever, hives, eczema, or a very severe and unusual reaction called anaphylaxis.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2005
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Immunodeficiency
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
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