Culver City CA Allergy Testing, Immunologist & Sinus Doctor

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY CULVER CITY CA

Dr. Rafi and his team at the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute specialize in helping older patients. Dr. Rafi finished a one-year program in older people’s health at UCLA and an advanced older people’s program. He focused on boosting the immune system and staying healthy as you age.

Our older patients are usually over 65, but it’s not just about your age. You could be 70 years old, working five days a week, and still not be considered older. Or you could be 60 years old with several health problems, taking many medicines, and fall into the older category. How well can you do things at home and outside? What health issues do you have? And how complicated is your medical history?

With each new patient, we start from scratch. We usually begin by looking at the medicines you’re taking and your recent test results. Then we may do more tests if needed.

Geriatrics & Gerontology
Allergy-and-Immunology

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY CULVER CITY CA

Welcome to the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute, where we specialize in offering advanced and highly effective treatments for Allergy, Immunology, Respiratory, and Skin Disorders. Allergy emerges when the immune system targets seemingly harmless allergens like dust mites, leading to discomforting symptoms such as sneezing, rashes, itching, or breathing difficulties. Our treatment methods are comprehensive and tailored to provide you with the best possible results. We provide state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and take a meticulous approach to address each person’s unique condition. Our services are available to individuals of all age groups, including infants, children, adults, and older adults, with a strong commitment to delivering excellent and effective care. It’s time to find the root cause of your condition and put an end to your suffering.

Our specialties include treatment for:

Respiratory Conditions Culver City CA
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Chronic Cough
  • Asthma (Allergic and Non-Allergic)
  • Adult-Onset Asthma
  • Exercise-Induced Asthma
  • Allergic Rhinitis (“Hay Fever”)
Skin Disorders Culver City CA
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Skin Rashes
  • Contact Dermatitis
Immunology Culver City CA
  • Immune Deficiency (CVID)
  • Recurrent Infections
  • Bacterial and Fungal Infections.
Food and Drug Allergies Culver City CA
  • Food Allergies
  • Food Intolerance
  • Drug Allergy
  • Multiple Drug Allergies

Our Other Services

Food & Drug Allergy Culver City CA

If you have a food allergy, your immune system overreacts to a particular protein found in that food. Symptoms can occur when…

Immunology Culver City CA

If the immune system is malfunctioning, our defenses are down against diseases, such as cancer, autoimmune and allergy…

Skin Allergies & Conditions Culver City CA

Eczema is the most common skin condition, especially in children. It affects one in five infants but only around one in…

Allergy Testing & Therapies Culver City CA

We have a variety of testing options at the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute to help us determine the treatment …

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Culver City CA

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic/immune condition that causes inflammation or swelling of the esophagus.

Cannabis Allergy Testing Culver City CA

The symptoms of marijuana allergy include many clinical manifestations depending on how a person was exposed.

Asif Rafi

Dr Asif Rafi

What you can expect on your first visit:

Your first visit to Dr. Rafi is very comprehensive. We take your history to learn all aspects of your condition and perform an initial examination. Most likely, we will perform skin testing during this visit. It might be skin testing for classic allergies or patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis. We also test for exhaled nitric oxide (called FeNO) to determine the level of allergic inflammation in your lungs. We offer spirometry for assessment of lung function. We can perform nasal endoscopy with a flexible fiber optic endoscopy to assess for nasalpolyps, deviated septum, and candidiasis.