Balekian, Diana, S

Asthma and Allergy Affiliates, established in 1972, has been dedicated to serving the North Shore community of Massachusetts with a focus on comprehensive care for seasonal and indoor allergies, food allergies, asthma, eczema, and other allergic conditions. Their board-certified specialists provide individualized attention to both adult and pediatric patients, ensuring a patient-centered approach to allergy and asthma management. The practice offers a wide array of services and programs aimed at delivering integrated diagnosis and treatment plans. With a commitment to excellence, their experienced team is known for professionalism, thoroughness, and compassion, making each visit a positive experience for patients seeking relief from their allergic conditions. Generated from the website

We welcome new patients of all ages with asthma or suspected asthma. Our asthma education program includes a medical history, physical exam, and when indicated, specific skin or blood tests to determine if allergies are playing a role in asthma. Our charge nurses are nationally certified asthma educators and are available to help at any time. Due to the recent epidemic of food allergy, particularly in infants and young children, we have intensified our food allergy education program that include exams and tests and, when indicated, oral food challenges to determine which foods may be triggering allergic symptoms. Drug allergies present a major problem for health care consumers in America. Several drugs can be tested for and it can be determined if patients are allergic to specific drugs such as penicillin or local anesthetics. Many of the diseases that allergists treat, including allergic rhinitis, asthma and stinging insect allergy, can be successfully treated by allergen immunotherapy ("allergy shots"). This involves an extended period of injections containing the substance(s) to which you are allergic. These injections raise your tolerance for the allergen. Immunotherapy is the only treatment that lowers your sensitivity to the offending allergens and can decrease or even eliminate the need for daily medications. Individuals with pollen sensitivity, dust mite allergy, mold allergy, animal allergy and stinging insect hypersensitivity can benefit from allergy injections when medication and environmental controls are ineffective. Give us a call, we are the experts.

Asthma and Allergy Affiliates, serving the North Shore community of Massachusetts since 1972, specializes in the care of seasonal allergies, indoor allergies, food allergies, asthma, eczema, and other allergic conditions for both adults and children. The team is comprised of board-certified specialists in Asthma Allergy and Immunology who provide individualized care and a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to each patient. With a patient-centered philosophy, the practice emphasizes thorough and compassionate care, as evidenced by numerous positive patient reviews highlighting the professionalism of the staff and the effectiveness of the treatments. The clinic offers a wide range of services, ensuring that patients receive efficient and integrated care from the moment they enter the facility. Generated from the website