Dr. Margaret Sigman, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Medical Expertise of Dr. Margaret Sigman, MD
Dr. Margaret Sigman is a board-certified Virginia allergist and pediatrician who enjoys treating patients of all ages and is dedicated to providing personalized and evidence-based care for each patient. Her interest in allergy began from her personal experience with allergies.
About Dr. Margaret Sigman, MD
Dr. Sigman understands how proper treatment can significantly improve the quality of someone’s life.
Patient Education Resources
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
Education & Training
Dr. Sigman is a native of the Richmond area and graduated valedictorian from Longwood University. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.
Dr. Sigman practiced pediatrics at Cornerstone Health Care in High Point, North Carolina prior to completing her allergy and immunology fellowship at Louisiana State University of Shreveport.
Professional Affiliations
Advanced Allergy and Asthma of Virginia
We are allergy and asthma specialists in Richmond and Midlothian. We are dedicated to diagnose and treat you with gentle allergy care. Our physicians are board certified in Allergy/Immunology and have extensive experience treating adults and children for allergic diseases. Our registered nurses have decades of experience and enjoy treating allergy patients of all ages.