Title

Allergy, asthma and immunology at VA Boston health care

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Description

We offer services and treatment for Veterans with allergies, asthma and other immune system conditions.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
allergy
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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We diagnose, evaluate and treat your asthma, allergies and non-HIV immune deficiencies. Our services include:

  • Skin tests, blood tests and other exams to identify food, drug, insect, pollen, animal, dust and other allergies
  • Prescribing and managing allergy medications that can ease your symptoms by reducing your immune system response to the things that cause your allergic reaction
  • Performing asthma tests to measure lung function and see how much air moves in and out as you breathe
  • Prescribing long-term and quick-relief asthma medications to reduce inflammation and open your swollen airways
  • Specialized treatments for your immune deficiency disorders

To access care, ask your Primary Care team for a referral.

VA Boston also offers an innovative asthma treatment called Bronchial Thermoplasty, which has been proven to show an improvement in quality of life for severe asthma patients. BT is a safe, outpatient procedure using mild heat to reduce excess muscle tissue in the airways, thereby reducing airway constriction during an asthma attack. Unlike daily asthma medications, BT continues to provide long-lasting benefits for patients, including decreased asthma attacks and fewer emergency room visits. As with any procedure, there are risks and individual results may vary. The most common side effect of BT is temporary worsening of respiratory-related symptoms.

Facility descriptions

Allergy, asthma and immunology - West Roxbury VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

We offer services and treatment for Veterans with allergies, asthma and other immune system conditions.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
allergy
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

We diagnose, evaluate and treat your asthma, allergies and non-HIV immune deficiencies. Our services include:

  • Skin tests, blood tests and other exams to identify food, drug, insect, pollen, animal, dust and other allergies
  • Prescribing and managing allergy medications that can ease your symptoms by reducing your immune system response to the things that cause your allergic reaction
  • Performing asthma tests to measure lung function and see how much air moves in and out as you breathe
  • Prescribing long-term and quick-relief asthma medications to reduce inflammation and open your swollen airways
  • Specialized treatments for your immune deficiency disorders

To access care, ask your Primary Care team for a referral.

VA Boston also offers an innovative asthma treatment called Bronchial Thermoplasty, which has been proven to show an improvement in quality of life for severe asthma patients. BT is a safe, outpatient procedure using mild heat to reduce excess muscle tissue in the airways, thereby reducing airway constriction during an asthma attack. Unlike daily asthma medications, BT continues to provide long-lasting benefits for patients, including decreased asthma attacks and fewer emergency room visits. As with any procedure, there are risks and individual results may vary. The most common side effect of BT is temporary worsening of respiratory-related symptoms.

Appointments
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We provide Veterans with advice and care for asthma and encourage Veterans, families and primary care providers to contact us.
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
857-203-6478
Label
Asthma and Bronchial Thermoplasty Clinic - West Roxbury
Service location
Address
Address
Name of office or location
Asthma and Bronchial Thermoplasty Clinic - West Roxbury Campus
Building name/number
Building 1
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Ground Floor
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
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