Allergy and Asthma Medical Group and Research Center welcomes you to our office. Since 1969 we have provided quality subspecialty care for allergy and asthma patients in the greater San Diego area. Allergy and asthma diagnosis and treatment requires the services of a highly-trained team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants and office personnel with special skills and an understanding of the impact of these disorders on patients and their families. This is the type of team we provide at Allergy and Asthma Medical Group and Research Center. Information on this website is for educational and reference purposes only. |
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Immunotherapy for food allergies |
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Dear patients -
Those with food allergy are anxiously awaiting a breakthru in the search for a cure for their problem. This is particularly true for people with peanut and/or tree nut allergy. A recent article published in the JACI suggests we are getting closer, but, more work is needed. Read the material in the link below regarding this publication about the use of oral immunotherapy for treating children with severe peanut allergy. The take home message: we are making headway, and this type of treatment looks promising, but it is not "ready for prime time" yet. Stay tuned. LA Times - In the Works:Immunotherapy for food allergies |
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FORMS (School, Camp, Etc...) |
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Attention Patients:
Please note that there is a charge of $5 per page (up to a maximum of $20) for the completion of forms (school, camp, etc). If the patient has not been seen in the past 6 months, an appointment must be scheduled in order for us to complete the form. There will be no charge for forms which are completed during an appointment. There are a couple of exceptions to the above: |
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