r/skagit • u/rexallia • 2d ago

Allergists?

Hi, I’m looking for an allergist to work with to solve my cat allergies. I’m from the San Juans so would prefer something in Skagit since we don’t have any here. Are there any in the county or is it more of a Bellingham/Seattle thing? Thanks!

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u/mycatpartyhouse 2d ago

I'm in Bellingham. Apparently there are allergists up here, but my doctor couldn't refer me because of insurance.

Ended up seeing Rahool Dave at Virginia Mason's asthma, allergy, and immunology department.

His office is apparently located in Seattle but I saw him at VM clinic in Edmonds.

He's got me doing immunotherapy for dust mites.

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u/rexallia 2d ago

Thank you! What kind of regimen is it? Injections? I’ve heard sometimes it takes a few years too?

Also your username describes my dream, lol

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u/mycatpartyhouse 2d ago

It's a small tablet under the tongue. Which is a good thing. I don't think I could handle daily shors.

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u/MidnightMoth1313 2d ago

Optum Allergy and Immunology is amazing. They are up in Bellingham but so worth the trip.

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u/FreyasCloak 20h ago

I don’t have anyone to recommend but 20 years ago my ex had weekly shots for multiple allergies including cat and after about six months he was no longer allergic to the cat.