
Dr. Luis A. Matos, MD, MBA
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy
1315 2nd St, SW Suite 101 Roanoke VA, 24016About
Dr. Luis A. Matos, MD practices as an allergist/immunologist in Lynchburg, Roanoke and Danville, VA. Allergy and Asthma of Virginia to provide treatment for pediatric and adult patients with asthma, environmental and food allergies. We are exited to be able to provide the newest non-injection therapies for the treatment of allergy, preventive treatments for severe asthma and comprehensive techniques to diagnose and treat severe food allergy and immunologic conditions including recurent anaphylaxis presenting as POTS or Mast cell activation. Dr. Matos came to Southwest and Central Virginia 20 years ago after a successful military career where he trained In pediatrics, allergy and clinical immunology with the Air Force and was last consultant to the Surgeon General US Army Europe for Allergy and Immunizations.He is double board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Has served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics University of Virginia Medical School, member of the Board of Directors for the Asthma and Allergy Society of Virginia and principal investigator for National research for Clinical studies in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Dr Matos has worked closely with the investigators at the University of Virginia in the evaluation and treatment of patients with Alpha Gal-meat allergy.We are excited to welcome Dr Matos on our mission of working towards providing the best comprehensive and cost effective treatments for our patients.
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Dr. Luis A. Matos, MD, MBA's Expert Contributions
What are the symptoms of a nickel allergy?
Yes. It is a type of reaction called contact dermatitis. Usually, it starts 12-24 hours after contact and it can get blisters around 48-72 hours. If it is always associated with metal, then nickel, cobalt, or chromium are the most common. The only treatment is avoidance so testing may not be needed. Just keep these cheap metals away from your skin. READ MORE
How should I manage my cat allergies?
The start of wheezing with cat allergy means that you now not only have allergic rhinitis, but you have developed allergic asthma. you need to be evaluated by an Allergist/Immunologist who can evaluate your lung function, diagnose your problem, find out if there are other allergies complicating this and prescribe a controller inhaler. In addition you should strongly consider starting Allergy Immunotherapy if you insist on keeping the cat. This will take away your cat allergy instead of just controlling the symptoms by taking more medications. READ MORE
Can anaphylaxis or severe allergies appear out of nowhere?
Yes, It is very possible. Adult onset food allergy is common and most have been eating that food for many years. READ MORE
Is an allergy to apples possible?
Yes, this is very common in people who have seasonal allergy to birch pollen. Her immune system is recognizing cross-reacting proteins in the raw apple (also, sometimes in pears, peaches, cherries and all other "stone" fruits). This is called oral allergy syndrome. This also is associated with her being able to eat apple sauce or cooked apples without symptoms.. If this is too bothersome, have her evaluated by an allergist since allergy immunotherapy to a PRW mixture of birch pollen may be helpful. Otherwise, just have her avoid these fruits. READ MORE
Allergy
Yes it is serious. You are having anaphylaxis to milk. With or without hives. You should strictly avoid all milk containing products and you should have an epinephrine auto injector available. If this starts happening without milk exposure, you may have developed additional allergies or you may have developed a condition called MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome). You need to be evaluated by an allergist who cal look into all these possibilities. READ MORE
What causes lactose intolerance in certain people?
He just doesn't have the enzyme (lactase) to digest lactose. Lactose free milk also called acidiphillus milk or sweet acidophyllus milk would be options. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- Medical Society of Virginia
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- Allergy and Asthma Society of Virginia
Areas of research
Food Allergy, Alpha Gal Meat Allergy, Mast cell activation Disorders
Dr. Luis A. Matos, MD, MBA's Practice location
Allergy and Asthma of Virginia
1315 2nd St, SW Suite 101 -Roanoke, VA 24016Get Direction
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4545 Riverside Drive D -Danville, VA 24541Get Direction
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102 Archway Court 24502 -Lynchburg, VA 24502Get Direction
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