Dr. Alan E Sheen M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist
3701 Houma Blvd Suite 101 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Alan Sheen practices Allergy and Immunology care in Metairie, LA. Dr. Sheen 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. Sheen provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1974
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1974
National Defense Medical Center
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Comparison of serum theophylline concentrations measured by high pressure liquid chromatography and quantitative enzyme-multiplied immunoassay technique.
- Comparison of serum theophylline concentrations measured by high pressure liquid chromatography and quantitative enzyme-multiplied immunoassay technique.
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
- Conjunctivitis
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