Rolling Hills CA Allergy Testing, Immunologist & Sinus Doctor
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY ROLLING HILLS CA
Dr. Rafi and his team at the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute specialize in providing expert care to geriatric patients. Dr. Rafi has completed a one-year fellowship in geriatrics and gerontology at UCLA, along with a special fellowship in advanced geriatrics. His focus encompasses immune function and enhancement, as well as academic non-cosmetic anti-aging.
It’s important to note that being considered geriatric is not solely defined by age. You could be 70 years old, still working five days a week, and in excellent health, not fitting the geriatric category. Conversely, a 60-year-old individual with multiple comorbidities, taking 30 medications, might be classified as a geriatric patient. The determination takes into account factors like your functional abilities at home and in other settings, your existing comorbidities, and the complexity of your medical profile.
With each new geriatric patient, we initiate the assessment from the beginning. This typically involves a thorough review of your medications and an evaluation of recent lab results. Additional testing will be ordered as necessary to provide a comprehensive understanding of your health and to develop a personalized care plan tailored to your unique needs.
Our primary goal is to ensure that geriatric patients receive the best possible care, addressing their specific health concerns and improving their overall well-being.
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY ROLLING HILLS CA
At the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute, we specialize in offering highly effective advanced treatments for a range of conditions, including Allergy, Immunology, Respiratory, and Skin Disorders. Allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly targets relatively harmless substances, such as dust mites, leading to symptoms like sneezing, rashes, itching, or shortness of breath.
Our treatment approach is comprehensive and tailored to deliver the best possible results for each individual. We utilize state-of-the-art testing methods and take a thorough approach to address the unique condition of every patient. Our services are available to people of all ages, including infants, children, adults, and older adults. Our commitment is to provide excellent and effective care that aims to identify and address the root cause of your condition.
If you’ve been suffering from allergies or related disorders, it’s time to seek our expertise to find relief and improve your overall health.
Our specialties include treatment for:
Respiratory Conditions Rolling Hills CA
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Asthma (Allergic and Non-Allergic)
- Adult-Onset Asthma
- Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Allergic Rhinitis (“Hay Fever”)
Skin Disorders Rolling Hills CA
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Rashes
- Contact Dermatitis
Immunology Rolling Hills CA
- Immune Deficiency (CVID)
- Recurrent Infections
- Bacterial and Fungal Infections.
Food and Drug Allergies Rolling Hills 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.