Welcome!
The purpose of this web site is two fold; To provide
information for future and existing patients living in Bellingham and
Whatcom and Skagit Counties about the Asthma & Allergy Center and to improve health through a better
understanding of allergic and immunologic disorders. We believe that in
most cases, medical problems such as seasonal or chronic nasal/sinus
symptoms, asthma, cough, frequent infections, allergic skin conditions and
other allergic and immunologic disorders can be controlled with proper
diagnosis, allergen avoidance, and optimum treatment. In addition, we
understand that the most important component of successful self management
of allergic disorders is education in the basic disease process, as well
as in treatment options and allergen avoidance strategies. This web site
is one part of our commitment to educate our patients and other visitors
to this web site and to improve the quality of life of those who suffer
from allergic and immunologic disorders.
For information and help regarding common allergy
and immunology problems, view the updated links below:
Answers to common Summer allergy problems including
hayfever, asthma, food allergy and insect allergy can be found at
Summer Safety Tips from AAAAI.
For information on pollen allergy and treatment options
click on Pollen Allergy.
To learn about allergy shots which can be helpful for
seasonal and chronic allergy symptoms, check out Allergen
Immunotherapy .
A helpful source of information on food allergy is
FAAN.
For an excellent source of information on asthma in
children, click on
Childhood Asthma from the American Academy of Allergy
Asthma and Immunology.
Is your asthma under control? You can take a brief test to
determine your level of control;
The Asthma Control Test
Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of children
and adults who suffer from allergic and immunologic disorders by providing
the latest advances in the field of Allergy-Immunology in our evaluations,
education and treatment recommendations.
This statement is based on the goals we strive for in the
daily care of our patients:
▪ Provide compassionate,
individualized evaluations and treatment options
▪ Educate parents and patients on the
latest information about diagnosis and therapy
▪ Involve
parents and patients in evaluation and treatment options
▪ Ensure
that questions and concerns of our patients are addressed satisfactorily
Design
This web site is designed to provide easy access to basic
information about us, and the disorders that we evaluate and treat. It is
geared primarily for the parent or patient who is "new" to these medical
problems, and for those who are familiar with their diagnosis and
treatment but would like additional information. Links to sites outside of
this web will provide more in depth review of the subject. Patients of the
Asthma & Allergy Center of Whatcom County are encouraged to contact our
office at any time for any questions or concerns regarding diagnosis or
treatment recommendations.
For general information about our office, and the provider
Dr. Anderson, click on
About the Practice.
For general information, diagnostic methods and treatment/management
options for allergic/immunologic problems, click on
Allergic Disorders. To find out what an Allergist-Immunologist is,
including requirements for board certification, check out the page
Allergy-Immunology Specialty.
To learn about the various steps involved in providing a diagnosis and
therapeutic options, turn to
New
Patient Evaluation . The
Allergy
Season page will be updated on a regular basis to provide
helpful hints and information about the current allergy season in
Whatcom County. For
our patients on immunotherapy, or allergy shots, this page,
Allergy Shot Hours will give updated
changes in allergy shot hours.
"Improving the quality of life of children and adults through the
art and science of
Barkley Medical Center 2075 Barkley Blvd.
Ste.220 Bellingham WA
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