Downey CA Allergy Testing, Immunologist & Sinus Doctor

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY DOWNEY CA

Dr. Rafi and his team at the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute specialize in helping older patients. Dr. Rafi completed 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 typically over 65, but age alone doesn’t define being older. 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 various health issues, taking 30 medicines, and fall into the older category. How well can you perform at home and outside? What health problems do you have? And how complex is your medical history?

With each new patient, we start from scratch. We usually begin by reviewing their medications and recent lab results. Then, as necessary, we order extra tests.

Geriatrics & Gerontology
Allergy-and-Immunology

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY DOWNEY CA

Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute provides highly effective advanced treatments for Allergy, Immunology, Respiratory, and Skin Disorders. An allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to harmless allergens like dust mites, causing symptoms such as sneezing, rashes, itching, or shortness of breath. Our treatments are comprehensive and tailored to achieve the best outcomes for you. We offer cutting-edge testing and a thorough approach to address each person’s condition. We serve patients of all ages, including infants, children, adults, and older adults, and aim to offer excellent and efficient 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 Downey CA
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Chronic Cough
  • Asthma (Allergic and Non-Allergic)
  • Adult-Onset Asthma
  • Exercise-Induced Asthma
  • Allergic Rhinitis (“Hay Fever”)
Skin Disorders Downey CA
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Skin Rashes
  • Contact Dermatitis
Immunology Downey CA
  • Immune Deficiency (CVID)
  • Recurrent Infections
  • Bacterial and Fungal Infections.
Food and Drug Allergies Downey CA
  • Food Allergies
  • Food Intolerance
  • Drug Allergy
  • Multiple Drug Allergies

Our Other Services

Food & Drug Allergy Downey CA

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

Immunology Downey CA

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

Skin Allergies & Conditions Downey 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 Downey CA

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

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Downey CA

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

Cannabis Allergy Testing Downey 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.