The Allergy and Asthma Medical Group, founded in 1974 specializes in clinical practice for asthma, allergy, allergic rhinitis (hayfever), urticaria (hives), eczema, food allergies and medication allergies. It has a research division that conducts trials on adults and children and investigates the use of new and existing medications. The company s studies are sponsored by the pharmaceutical companies. Its offices are located in Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Antioch and Pleasanton. The group follows Federal Drug Administration procedures. Its headquarters in Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area.