Let‘s Clear the Air! All Things Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Summer Heat & Asthma

Dr. John Overholt talks with host Liz Edwards about the effects of summer heat on asthma sufferers and how to determine if you or your child has undiagnosed asthma.

As we enter the dog days of summer, it's important to know how prolonged heat affects the overall air quality. While people with asthma may have multiple allergic triggers year-round, poor air quality in the summertime only increases the risks of an asthma attack.

Dr. Overholt provides insight into how those dog days intensify respiratory irritants, what those irritants may be, and how to best avoid them – or at least reduce your exposure to them.

Not sure if it's asthma? Dr. Overholt reviews the symptoms of an asthma flare and the steps involved in making a diagnosis.

Getting to Know Dr. Lance Potter

From the sea to the air and now to the mountains of East Tennessee, Dr. Lance Potter provides patients at The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center a wealth of wisdom and experience.

Dr. Potter's family moved to Winston Salem, North Carolina, while he was still in high school. His mother, a nurse, was the impetus for his interest in medicine, but he also loved swimming as well as coaching a swim team and teaching swim lessons. After receiving a Health Profession Scholarship Program with the Navy, Dr. Potter became a General Medical Officer, treating submarine and diving staff (including on nuclear submarines in Washington). He then became a flight surgeon and was stationed in Atlanta, Georgia, when 9/11 occurred. Dr. Potter was involved in the deployment of people all across the United States and conducted missions off Cuba and medical support on shuttle missions. He finished his pediatric medicine in Portsmouth and rotated in allergy and immunology, which became a natural fit for him!

Listen to learn more about the amazing journey of Dr. Potter and his expertise with patients of all ages (but his continued love for pediatric ones, including infants) at The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center.

 

 

Getting to Know FNP Keshia Abbott

Our nurse practitioners are essential to our success at The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center. Family Nurse Practitioner Keshia Abbott celebrates her one-year anniversary with us this year, and we're excited to learn more about her and her first year's experiences with us in this episode.

Originally from Sparta, Tennessee, Keshia serves our Cookeville and Crossville locations and helps out in McMinnville and Mt. Juliet as needed. Keshia is an avid lover of the outdoors and enjoys hunting with her husband and father.

Learn more about FNP Keshia Abbott as she talks with host Kaylie Plemens!

Dr. Nick Kolinsky: A Personal Approach to Allergies

Allergies can take their toll on people of different ages in different ways and in different seasons. Dr. Nick Kolinksy talks with host Kaylie Plemens about how he works with each patient individually for a personalized approach to finding relief.

Dr. Kolinsky explains how different allergy tests, from a small patch test to a full skin test or blood test, are suited for different patients depending on their history and current medications. Since each patient has unique circumstances and complaints, Dr. Kolinksy takes the time to listen and work with his patient. As a recent graduate of the specialty, he has a fresh and rich knowledge of allergens, symptoms, and treatment options. From the 11 species of oak trees in the area to the five stinging insect allergies to lookout for this summer, Dr. Kolinksy is ready to help his patients stay safe and healthy. 

If you have allergies, asthma, or related questions that have gone unanswered, trust Dr. Kolinksy to put his excitement about his patients and his expertise in the field to work for you!

Getting to Know Dr. Mike Springer

Dr. Michael Springer was the first board-certified allergist to join Dr. Bob Overholt with The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center. He and host Kaylie Plemens discuss how the practice has grown during the past 30 years and how the variety of issues seen by allergists keep the specialty interesting and fulfilling.

Learn how Dr. Springer's appreciation for medicine began with his grandfather and how he lives a dual life of sorts with roots in Louisiana and his professional life here in Tennessee. Dr. Springer's "joie de vivre" is palpable and his excitement about work, family and friends is contagious, even if you're not a mutual fan of LSU sports. 

Enjoy this energetic, insightful interview with Dr. Mike Springer. And Geaux Tigers!

More than Snotty Noses!

Dr. Laura Green shares with host Kaylie Plemens her excitement about the latests advancements in allergy and immunology.

Dr. Green found early inspiration for a career in health care from her father, a now retired family physician. Both Dr. Green and her father were mentored by our own Dr. Bob Overholt during their allergy and immunology rotations, with Dr. Green choosing to work in the specialty.

Dr. Green discusses the advancements in treatment options for severe cases of asthma, atopic dermatitis, mast cell disorders, and other immune deficiencies, stressing that the providers at The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center treat more than snotty noses! The new therapies developed over the past decade have improved patients' quality of life by keeping them out of the hospital and less dependent on steroids. 

If you're looking for the latest in treatment options for all things allergy, asthma and immunology, trust the board certified allergists and immunologists like Dr. Laura Green at The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center.

FNP Karla Jones & Trusting the Process

Learn how Family Nurse Practitioner Karla Jones has trusted the process in becoming one of the best known and beloved providers at The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center. Through childhood allergies, school choices, and positive work experiences, Karla has felt a guiding presence at each step of her life. Her appreciation for the Powell community and her own experiences with allergy shots as a way to live symptom free with pets and changing seasons make her an empathetic listener to patients of all ages. This delightful conversation with host Kaylie Plemens is encouraging for anyone trying to find a career path or simply looking for a caring allergy provider. Enjoy!

Dr. Rohman and Your Best Life Yet

Dr. Erin Rohman has worked in our Upper Cumberland offices for more than 10 years. Her passion for her patients, allergies and the area are evident as she and host Kaylie Plemens discuss how to get a head start on spring allergies.

From surprising results on skin tests to how to live your best life, Dr. Rohman details each step along the way. Don’t miss out on this enlightening episode with one of our most engaging allergy experts, Dr. Erin Rohman.

Getting a Jump on Spring Allergies

Host Liz Edwards talks briefly with board-certified allergist Dr. John Overholt about when to expect spring allergies, what to expect, and how to pre-empt springtime allergic symptoms.

Dr. Overholt also explains the effectiveness of immunotherapy with pollen allergies and what this proactive approach entails, including the long-term benefits.

Our ”Founding Father” Dr. Bob Overholt

Dr. Robert M. Overholt is the founder of The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center. Learn how it all began and how this practicing allergist has maintained joy, curiosity, and an intrinsic value in helping others that has kept the practice growing for more than 50 years.