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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's "Ask the Allergists" are Dr. Bonita Wilson and Dr. Jonathan Mozena. Dr. Wilson is board certified in both Pediatrics, and Allergy and Immunology. She earned her M.D. from Howard University and completed her pediatric residency training at Boston City Hospital and the District of Columbia General Hospital. Dr. Mozena earned his M.D. from the University of Iowa and completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the University of Virginia. Dr. Mozena is board certified in internal medicine and allergy/immunology. Dr. Wilson and Dr. Mozena practice medicine at Allergy and Asthma Associates of Fredericksburg in Northern Virginia.
Information from "Ask the Allergist" is not a substitute for a consultation with a health care professional. Always talk with your personal doctor before making changes or adjustments to your asthma or allergy management plan.