Dr. Ty Prince, MD


Physician
Allergy

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Allergy, Asthma Sinus CTR
801 Weisgarber rd suite 200
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
For an appointment, call (865) 584-0962
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About Dr. Ty Prince, MD

Tidence (Ty) Prince, MD, is a Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist at The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is affiliated with several hospitals in Tennessee including Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.

Dr. Prince is a specialist in adult, adolescent, and pediatric allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology.  He has vast experience in environmental allergies and upper respiratory conditions. He has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency-related diseases.

Tips & Wisdom

The Importance of Breathing Test in Managing Asthma
  Numbers are important in asthma. Often there is a large disconnect between how people perceive their asthma severity and what the objective numbers tell us. Lung function in asthma is measured with a test called spirometry. Spirometry measures the bellows function of the lungs- how well we move air in and out. Spirometry can be used to diagnose asthma, to help us gauge asthma severity, and to monitor response to asthma therapy. Spirometry is critical to the diagnosis and management of ...
Out of shape or Asthma?
The combination of exercise and seasonal allergies has long been associated with what is often called “exercise-induced bronchospasm” or “exercise-induced asthma.” Are you or your child experiencing shortness of breath, chest tightness or cough associated with exercise? Should we be pushing ourselves (or our children) harder because we are “just out of shape”? Or could we be pushing chi...

Patient Education Resources

Does my Epipen® really expire?
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 ...
How does bronchial thermoplasty work to treat 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...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What are treatments for my child’s asthma?
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...
What types of pollen trigger allergies?
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...

Education & Training

Dr. Prince received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. He completed a fellowship in Allergy and immunology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.