An immune system issue is an allergy. When the immune system responds to a “false alarm,” most allergic responses take place. The human body normally defends itself against dangerous pathogens like viruses and germs. However, occasionally the defences forcefully assault generally harmless substances, including pollen, mould, or dust. Allergy West offers patients of all ages
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Testing for allergens on the skin, typically the back or forearm, is the most popular method. An allergist (a medical professional who diagnoses and treats allergies, asthma, and immune system disorders) or nurse will apply a tiny amount of an allergen (such as pollen or food) to the skin before making a small scratch or
Read moreDear Patient (or Parent/Caregiver), We are writing with a safety message about your/your child’s medical device. You (or your child) have been prescribed epinephrine during the last 12 months by a clinician within Partners HealthCare System and may have an emergency device called an EPINEPHRINE INJECTOR or EPIPEN. The manufacturers of EPINEPHRINE and EPIPEN auto-injectors
Read moreNovember/December Office Hours Monday, 8-5 Tuesday, 8-5 Wednesday, 10-7 Thursday, 8-5 Friday, CLOSED for patient care THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS ON OCCASION (EX. HOLIDAYS) PLEASE SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS IN ADVANCE THANK YOU!
Read moreAllergy West has partnered with the Marine Corps to host a donation drop. Donate a new unwrapped to here, Nov 1 through Nov 30, for less fortunate children throughout Middlesex County to experience the joy of the holidays.
Read moreWe are happy to welcome Robin Orford, NP to our practice. She will be accepting new patients beginning in November.
Read moreOne of our physicians will be on medical leave, therefore, we will have some temporary adjustments to our schedule. Mondays in November, our office will be closing at 6pm (exception Nov. 12th – 5pm). The office will be closed on Friday’s mid-October through February 15th.
Read moreRECALL ALERT! On April 6, 2017, GSK announced a recall of albuterol inhalers. The affected lot numbers can be found here: http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/06/health/albuterol-inhaler-recall/
Read moreOn March 31,2017, the FDA announced a recall of a small number of EpiPen devices. Please check the lot number and expiration date of your EpiPen devices. A list of affected lot numbers and expiration dates can be found here: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm550170.htm
Read moreDear Colleagues, It is important that patients understand their access to allergen immunotherapy is at great risk under the USP’s proposed changes to Chapter 797. To spread the word and allow patients to voice their concern to USP, the AAAAI has set up an online petition that patients can sign. The petition is available at:
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