northwest asthma and allergy patient portal

Why choose Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center?

Welcome to Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center! Our practice strives to provide you with the best tools available when managing your health records and communicating with your doctor. Our Patient Portal system is monitored Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, excluding weekends and holidays. You can expect a response within 2 business days.

Where can I see an asthma&allergy Doctor?

Asthma & Allergy-Specific Expertise. We are proud to feature an outstanding medical team with highly specialized training; all Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center (NAAC) doctors are Board Certified or Board Eligible in Allergy and Immunology. This exceptional qualification is only achieved after a 3 year residency in Pediatrics and/or Internal ...

How do I submit forms to the nwasthma office?

Your Patient Portal. Following your first appointment with us, you will be given access to a Patient Portal that will allow you to access some medical information, request refills or school forms, send non-urgent questions, and much more, from wherever you are. ... Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center (NAAC) respects your privacy. We understand ...

How can we help Seattle pollen allergy sufferers?

PatientPortal

Book Your Appointment

We offer 7 offices throughout Washington. Please call the office of your choice to arrange an appointment at your convenience.

Share Your Insurance Information

The Patient Service Representative will ask for contact and insurance information, so please have it handy when you call in!

In the Days Before Your First Appointment

Stop taking any antihistamines at least 3 days prior to your appointment. If you have chronic hives or severe itching, you should continue your antihistamines.

Cancellations

Your time is important to us. Likewise, if you are unable to keep your appointment with us for any reason, please call us at least 24 hours prior to your appointment time. If you miss an appointment or cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, a fee of $75 may be charged to you (not covered by insurance).

What Will Happen at My First Appointment

First, we will welcome you to the office! Our Patient Services Representative will:

Developing Your Care Plan

Our medical staff will take the time to review your results, educate you on steps you can take to decrease or avoid exposure to your allergic triggers, and treat your symptoms. We will discuss recommendations with you and, where possible, provide written information for you to take home.

Your Patient Portal

Following your first appointment with us, you will be given access to a Patient Portal that will allow you to access some medical information, request refills or school forms, send non-urgent questions, and much more, from wherever you are.

What are the causes of allergies?

What Are Allergies? Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to external substances — such as pollen, bee venom, pet dander, medication, or a food — that are usually harmless to most people. that are usually harmless to most people. Allergies can develop at any age and can also change over time.

What is the name of the reaction that causes a person to faint?

In severe cases, one may have a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a rare but extremely serious reaction. Symptoms may occur suddenly and then rapidly progress to trouble breathing, hives or swelling, throat tightness, vomiting, nausea, fainting, or even death.

How many people have allergies each year?

Allergies can develop at any age and can also change over time. If you’re suffering allergies, you’re not alone! In fact, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year (Source: Center for Disease Control).

What is desensitization in allergy medicine?

Desensitization (i.e. allergy shots) or other immunotherapy, a treatment course that helps your immune system learn not to overreact when allergens are present. Non-medication options, such as avoiding the offending allergens and other lifestyle habit change.

What is an allergist?

Allergists are the only medical professionals exclusively trained to deal with allergies, asthma, and immunological diseases. When you or your child are seen by an allergist, you can rest assured that you are seeing the medical specialist most experienced and familiar with the issues you may be facing. Allergists undergo extensive training: one ...

Is Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center a FARE?

Yes! Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center serve the needs of food allergy patients – of all ages – and will be happy to work with you. We are extensively involved in food allergy research and the Seattle Food Allergy Consortium. Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center has also been designated a Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) ...

Can a physician sit for the board exam?

Only after nearly a decade of medical training can physicians sit for the Board exam. Each and every one of our Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center’s allergists hold this highest standard of qualification; all are Board certified or Board eligible.

Is Health iPass secure?

Yes! We have partnered with Health iPass to bring you a convenient and highly secured payment process. All financial information is full encrypted. Health iPass maintains compliance with all industry standards, converting your information to an electronic token.

Do you need a parent to accompany a minor?

However, once a patient has been established, the minor does not need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian if we have a signed consent form on file allowing this.