Dr. Nathan Richards, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Suite #400
Louisville, Kentucky 40215
Medical Expertise of Dr. Nathan Richards, MD
Dr. Nathan Richards is a board-certified Louisville allergist providing care to patients at Family Allergy & Asthma that he joined in 2012.
Dr. Richards diagnoses and treats a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including allergies, asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), anaphylaxis and food allergies.
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...
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 ...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
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...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
Education & Training
Dr. Nathan Richards completed his fellowship in Allergy/Immunology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Richards is a graduate of Bellarmine University and Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and has been previously certified in Pediatrics.
Family Allergy & Asthma
Founded in 1979 by Drs. Stephen J. Pollard and James L. Sublett, Family Allergy & Asthma is a group of board-certified allergy and asthma specialists with offices in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
We recognize that patients come to us because of the limitations placed on them due to their allergic or asthmatic conditions. It is our goal to remove these limitations, to the greatest possible extent, and to give patients their lives back.
Our entire staff is dedicated to helping patients. We strive to empower you along this journey through education, support, and understanding. Beginning with your very first appointment, our allergy and asthma doctors can identify your specific allergic triggers and provide you with a customized plan to best treat your allergies and asthma. Our board-certified allergists can help you find relief from your allergy and asthma symptoms.
Family Allergy & Asthma provides a full range of allergy, asthma, and immunology services. Our Allergist doctors will provide you with a detailed plan to best treat your allergies or asthma, whether it is through medication, environmental control, or allergy shots. We offer comprehensive treatment for patients by providing the following services:
- Allergy Skin Testing
- Immunotherapy (Allergy shots and drops)
- Pulmonary Function Tests (LFTs)
- Asthma Treatment & Managements
- Food Challenges
- Stinging Insect Testing
- Methacholine Challenge
- Exercise Challenge
- Antibiotic Testing
- Aspirin Testing & Desensitization
- Local Anesthetic Testing