Does Your Immune System Need a Boost? Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy May be the Answer

Do you have an immune deficiency disease? Do you have an infection that keeps coming back, is particularly severe, or that’s simply hard-to-cure? The good news is that an immune system that’s not doing its job today isn’t necessarily a sign that you’ll have to live this way for the rest of your life. There are treatments out there, including immunoglobulin replacement therapy, that can help increase your body’s ability to take on infections. Read on and then contact Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group for more information.

The basics of immunoglobulin replacement therapy

Immunoglobulin is a substance that’s full of the essential antibodies your body needs to successfully fight infections. Generally, people who are blessed with good health have plenty of this substance in their blood plasma. However, people who have various immune deficiency disorders often don’t have nearly enough immunoglobulin. The therapy offered by Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group helps to correct this problem by introducing new immunoglobulin that’s made from plasma that’s been donated and purified.

This treatment can be completed in several different ways

When you work with Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group, one thing you can always count on is our ability to offer you options in your therapy. With this particular therapy, you can choose to have it administered through an IV or subcutaneously. If you choose to have it completed with IV, then you’ll need it once a month. However, if you choose subcutaneously then you’ll need the therapy each week. Both options have been proven effective at replacing needed immunoglobulin and help patients fight infections.

Keep in mind that this type of therapy isn’t completed at our offices. However, we will be very involved in both creating your treatment plan and monitoring its progress. We can help you get in touch with a specialty pharmacist who can offer these treatments and instructions so you can complete therapy in your own home. If you’d prefer, we can also put you in touch with a center that can handle these treatments for you. There are pros and cons to each option and we are just here to provide you with the information you need to make the most informed decision.

You have many options but we know we’re the best

When you choose to work with Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group, you’re choosing a medical group where every doctor is board certified in immunology. We experienced and have the skills necessary to diagnose a wide range of immune deficiency conditions. Our goal is simple: To help you find the best possible treatment for your unique situation. We have many exceptional specialists in each area we handle so that we can always refer you for collaborative care when necessary. For more information, call us today at 805-658-9500.