Aspire Allergy & Sinus - Uptown HoustonILIT Provider in Houston, TX

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Aspire Allergy & Sinus in Houston, TX offers ExACT Immunoplasty℠, the practice's name for intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT), along with allergy testing, allergy shots and allergy drops. Aspire describes ExACT as three injections over eight weeks, a fast allergy treatment compared with years of allergy shots, and says the first treatment can be scheduled the same day as an allergy test. Providers listed for this office include Katie Larson (PA-C) and Laura Funk (PA-C).

About This Practice

Aspire's Uptown Houston office is at 4801 Woodway Dr, Suite 120-E, in Houston. According to the practice, it serves Houston and nearby areas such as Hunters Creek Village, West Oaks, Tanglewood and River Oaks. Its website lists Katie Larson (PA-C) and Laura Funk (PA-C) at this office. Aspire describes ExACT Immunoplasty℠ as a form of intralymphatic immunotherapy: small amounts of allergen go into the inguinal lymph node, in the groin, under ultrasound guidance, three times over eight weeks. The practice says each procedure takes about 5 to 10 minutes, followed by a 60 minute observation period, and that up to three allergens can be included in each treatment series. The first step is an allergy test, which Aspire says covers up to 58 allergens with results the same day. If ExACT is a fit, the first treatment can be scheduled that same day. Patients need an epinephrine auto injector on treatment days, and anyone taking a beta blocker must have their doctor pause it for at least 24 hours before each treatment. Aspire also lists allergy drops, allergy shots, food allergy testing, oral immunotherapy for food allergies and sinus care among its services.

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Patient Reviews for Aspire Allergy & Sinus - Uptown Houston

Google: ★★★★★ 4.5 (132 reviews)

Paul Carrizales★★★★★

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have been referred to Aspire Allergy by the VA. Ms. Okere and her team are the absolute best of professionals in the field of allergies. She precisely pointed my very rare allergy, I’ve been dealing with for over two 1/2 years. In over two years, I’ve had over 25 emergency room visits, 7 ambulance rides. All the doctors were treating my symptoms but not the source and calling out the allergy. I’ve seen 2 other allergists, they said I was allergic to the shellfish and dust mites (usual stuff). I had passed out a few times going to the ER, strangely enough with different symptoms from respiratory to abdominal pain, bloating and hives. The doctors treated the symptoms but not the allergy. Aspire Allergy, in two visits got it right, my family and I are so grateful for their help. Their staff are patient and personable, they give us their time and encouragement. Now, with the correct diagnosis, I have a target to manage and a strategy toward a comfortable life.

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Doris Emerson★★★★★

Aspire is a great location to come and get your psych allergy science done the nurses are wonderful including doctor Sandra Okere. I have no problems to get all my treatments done at this location. This is a five star review that I’m given for the service that I received at this location. The nurse always have me laughing and doctor Okere very very pleasant.

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Rocio Chavez★★★★★

I really appreciate health care providers like her. She took her time explaining to me my concerns and provided me with great advice on how to improve the way I take my antihistamines to get the most of the results. Her staff are all amazing people who provide exceptional service!! I’m so glad I came to her office for my allergy care!!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a faster alternative to allergy shots in Houston?

Yes. Aspire's Uptown Houston office offers ExACT Immunoplasty℠, which the practice describes as three injections over eight weeks instead of years of allergy shots.

When does allergy season start around Houston?

In the South, trees can start releasing pollen as early as December or January, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, with grass and weed pollen following later in the year. Aspire starts ExACT with an allergy test to find which allergens to treat.

What happens at an ExACT Immunoplasty appointment?

Aspire says the procedure takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the allergen placed in a lymph node in the groin under ultrasound guidance, followed by 60 minutes of observation. Bring an epinephrine auto injector, which the practice requires on treatment days.

Can ExACT start the same day as my allergy test?

According to Aspire, you start with an allergy test for up to 58 allergens, with results at the same visit. If ExACT is right for you, the first treatment can be scheduled that day.

How many allergies can ExACT treat at once?

Aspire says each ExACT series can include up to three allergens, and another series can follow for additional allergens if needed.

Who sees patients at Aspire's Uptown Houston office?

Aspire's website lists Katie Larson (PA-C) and Laura Funk (PA-C) at this office.

Where is Aspire's Uptown Houston office?

The office is at 4801 Woodway Dr, Suite 120-E, in Houston, TX. Aspire says it serves nearby areas such as Hunters Creek Village, West Oaks, Tanglewood and River Oaks.

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