Allergy and immunology deals with problems caused by allergies and other disorders of the immune system. An allergist-immunologist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages disorders of the immune system. Some conditions that this specialist will treat include asthma, rhinitis, eczema, and allergic reactions to drugs, foods and insect bites. Other areas covered by an allergist-immunologist are immune deficiency diseases, problems related to autoimmune diseases, and organ transplantation.
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. West Virginia has 23 practicing allergists & immunologists. Broken out by city, allergy & immunology doctor density in Barboursville is 1, in Beckley is 2, in Charleston is 5, in Huntington is 3, in Hurricane is 2, in Logan is 1, in Martinsburg is 2, in Morgantown is 7, in South Charleston is 1, in Wheeling is 2, and in Williamstown is 1.
West Virginia is a mountainous state, located entirely within the Appalachian Mountain Range. It was admitted into statehood in 1863, and its population is 1,816,856. West Virginia’s capital is Charleston, located in the southwest part of the state. When in Charleston, see the West Virginia Cultural Center, the Charleston Town Center Mall with its three-story indoor waterfall and atrium, play at the Tri-State Racetrack and Gaming Center, or tour a nearby coal mine. Many outdoor activities such as skiing, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, fishing and hunting are available to West Virginia visitors. Hike or bike a scenic trail, visit the cultural center or a museum, take a scenic train ride, or explore a cavern.
According to 2005 Census estimates, West Virginia has a population of 1,816,856. Of this population, 375,871 are under the age of 18 and 276,973 are at or above the age of 65.
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