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Women in Business: Asthma, Allergy & Immunology
DR. IRUM ALISHA QURESHI, M.D., MRCP
BOARD-CERTIFIED IN PEDIATRIC & ADULT ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY ASTHMA, ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
For nearly two decades, Dr. Irum Alisha Qureshi has brought thoughtful, forward-thinking care to children and adults facing allergies, asthma, and immune disorders through her private practice, Asthma, Allergy and Immunology. At her Covington-based clinic, she combines deep clinical experience with the latest in non-surgical treatments to help patients feel better - and live better.
She completed her fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Children’s Hospital and LSU Medical Center, New Orleans. Her path was inspired by her mother, a respected physician who, at 83, remains a source of strength and wisdom in retirement. Dr. Qureshi treats food and environmental allergies, eczema, chronic sinus and ear issues, and immune disorders. Her focus goes beyond managing symptoms - she works to uncover the root cause and deliver long-term relief through a customized care plan.
Dr. Qureshi is known for her approachable style and commitment to education. Whether she’s guiding a parent through a child’s diagnosis or helping an adult navigate years of unresolved symptoms, she believes in giving patients the tools and knowledge to take control of their health. “Empowering families with information helps reduce fear and frustration,” she says. “It changes everything about the way we treat and the way we heal.”
Her clinic is also at the forefront of biologic therapy - targeted treatments developed from living cells to block the pathways behind severe allergy and inflammation. These cutting-edge options can be life changing for patients with conditions like chronic hives, severe asthma, nasal polyps, or eczema that haven’t responded to traditional medications.
What sets Dr. Qureshi apart is her deeply personal, patientfirst approach. She takes time to listen, problem-solve, and build trust to craft individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s unique needs and goals.
“For me, it’s not just about treating the condition. It’s about helping people participate fully in life again - without limits, without fear.”
