Title 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 Show for VAMC Facilities Show 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 Appointment intro text Customize text Appointment lead-in text 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 Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Provide specific hours for this service 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 Use the general facility phone number Yes, display the general facility phone number
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 Show for VAMC Facilities Show 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.