Grace was just 5 months old when her parents gave her the tiniest bit of peanut butter for the first time. Within 10 minutes, hives erupted on her arm and began spreading to her back and legs. Her pediatrician referred them to an allergist who, after testing, gave them daunting news that Grace had a…
Congratulations, Cadence! We are thrilled to celebrate seven-year-old Cadence’s graduation from our OIT program! Let us share her inspiring journey with you. As an infant, Cadence battled severe eczema on her face and body. Despite seeking dermatological help and making dietary changes, she found little relief. When she was four months old, tests revealed she…
“Although it’s a long process in the end it’s great.” We recently saw 10 year old James for an annual check up. James was one of the first children in our oral immunotherapy program when he started peanut OIT at age four. At the first visit his peanut level was quite high, but after completing…
Overcoming Food Allergies with Oral Immunotherapy Mika is not your average eight year old. Even though she’s young, she’s already faced tough challenges that most people never go through in their whole lives. It all started five years ago when she was just three. Her dad and older sister were snacking on some trail mix…
Maria Bohn, APN We are pleased to announce that Maria Bohn, APN has joined our practice as Nurse Practitioner. She will be working along side Dr. Ho and Dr. Guirguis in providing allergy care to our patients. Maria has extensive experience as a certified nurse practitioner, both in private practice as well as at Robert…