First Coast Allergy & Asthma of Jacksonville, FL

Dr Swami is board certified in allergy and immunology. He sees children of all ages as well as adults w/allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, food allergy, dry allergy, hives, angioedema (swelling) and insect allergies.

Proudly serving the Jacksonville, FL community.

We offer help for many types of allergies.

Dr. Swami began practicing in Jacksonville in the fall of 2003.  He was born and raised in South Carolina.  He attended the University of South Carolina and then obtained his M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina.  Dr. Swami completed his residency training in internal medicine at Wake Forest University / Baptist Medical Center. He moved to Jacksonville after completing his fellowship training in allergy and immunology at Johns Hopkins Allergy and Asthma Center. 

Dr. Swami is on the advisory board of H Magazine and contributes regularly to the "Ask the Experts" column.  He is also on the board of the local chapter of the American Lung Association.  Dr. Swami has appeared on the "Morning Show" on WJXT on several occasions to discuss allergic conditions.  He is always interested in speaking to local organizations to provide information about allergies and asthma. 

Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
Medicines such as inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonists may be used to treat acute attacks. Attacks can also be prevented by avoiding triggering factors such as allergens or rapid temperature changes[5] and through drug treatment such as inhaled corticosteroids. Leukotriene antagonists are less effective than corticosteroids, but have fewer side effects. The monoclonal antibody omalizumab is sometimes effective.