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.
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
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.