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.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
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...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
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.