# Asthma | Allergy Testing | Allergy Relief | Boise, ID > Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic provides specialized allergy and asthma care for children and adults across the Treasure Valley. Schedule today. ## Pages - [About Our Clinic | Allergy Asthma Care | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/about-bvaac/): Meet the team at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, an independent practice providing allergy, asthma, and immunology care across the Treasure Valley for 50 years. - [After Hours Help | Boise Valley Asthma Allergy Clinic](https://www.bvaac.com/after-hours-help/): Get after hours help from Boise Valley Asthma and Allergy Clinic physicians, available 24 hours a day. Call 911 immediately if your emergency is life-threatening. - [Boise Office | Allergy | Asthma | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/boise/): Visit the Boise office of Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic for allergy testing, allergy shots, asthma care, and immunology care. Request an appointment. - [Boise Valley Asthma Allergy Clinic | Blog | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/bvaac-updates/): Review BVAAC Updates on asthma, allergies, medications, treatments, and clinic news from Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic. - [Clinic Services | Allergy Testing | Asthma | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/): Explore services provided by Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including allergy testing, respiratory care, food allergy care, and more. Schedule today. - [Allergy Shots | Allergen Immunotherapy | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/allergy-shots/): Get long-term allergy control with allergy shots at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic for children and adults. Make an appointment today. - [Allergy Testing | Skin Testing | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/allergy-testing/): Identify allergic triggers with skin testing, blood allergy testing, and patch testing at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic. 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Schedule today. - [Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) | FPIES | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/gastrointestinal/): Explore care for eosinophilic esophagitis, FPIES, and food allergy affecting the digestive system at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic. Schedule today. - [Primary Immunodeficiency | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/immunodeficiency/): Get specialized care for primary immunodeficiency diseases at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including evaluation and treatment options. Make an appointment. - [Asthma | Chronic Cough | Lung Function Testing | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/lung-breathing/): Explore lung and breathing services from Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic for asthma, chronic cough, lung functions, FeNO, AERD, and VCD. 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Make an appointment. - [Chronic Cough | Boise Valley Asthma Allergy Clinic](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/lung-breathing/chronic-cough/): Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic evaluates chronic cough and possible causes, including asthma, allergies, sinusitis, and post-nasal drip. Make an appointment. - [Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/lung-breathing/eosinophilic-esophagitis-eoe/): Explore EoE care at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including food elimination, swallowed steroids, and biologic treatment options. Make an appointment. - [Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/lung-breathing/vcd-vocal-cord-dysfunction/): Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic evaluates Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD), including breathing symptoms that may mimic asthma. Make an appointment today. - [Hay Fever | Sinusitis | Nasal Polyps | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/nose-and-sinuses/): Find care for hay fever, sinusitis, nasal polyps, and non-allergic nasal symptoms at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic. Make an appointment today. - [Allergic Rhinitis | Hay Fever | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/nose-and-sinuses/hay-fever/): Find relief from allergic rhinitis and hay fever with Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including medications and allergy shots. Make an appointment. - [Nasal Polyps | Sinus Infections | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/nose-and-sinuses/nasal-polyps/): Manage nasal polyps with Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic through allergy care, nasal treatments, and biologic medications. Make an appointment today. - [Non-Allergic Rhinitis | Nasal Symptoms | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/nose-and-sinuses/non-allergic-nasal-symptoms/): Get help for non-allergic rhinitis at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including evaluation of nasal symptoms, triggers, and treatment options. Schedule today. - [Chronic Sinusitis | Nasal Congestion | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/nose-and-sinuses/sinusitis/): Find care for acute and chronic sinusitis at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including evaluation of symptoms and treatment options. Make an appointment. - [Skin Testing | Patch Testing | Food Challenge | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/procedures/): Explore procedures at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including skin testing, patch testing, breathing tests, food challenges, and medication challenges. Schedule today. - [Medication Challenge | Drug Challenge | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/procedures/drug-medication-challenges/): Learn whether a medication causes a true allergy with a medication challenge at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic under medical supervision. Make an appointment. - [Food Challenge | Food Allergy | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/procedures/food-challenges/): Get clear answers about food allergy with an oral food challenge at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic under close medical supervision. Make an appointment. - [Lung Function Testing | Spirometry | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/procedures/lung-functions/): Measure lung function with spirometry at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic to help detect asthma and guide your treatment plan. Make an appointment. - [Patch Testing | Allergic Contact Dermatitis | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/procedures/patch-testing/): Identify triggers for allergic contact dermatitis with patch testing at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic. Learn what to expect and make an appointment. - [Skin Testing | Boise Valley Asthma Allergy Clinic](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/procedures/skin-testing/): Find allergy triggers with skin testing at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic for pollens, foods, stinging insects, and medications. Make an appointment. - [Severe Allergic Reactions | Anaphylaxis | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/): Explore care for severe allergic reactions at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including anaphylaxis from foods, insect stings, and medications. Schedule today. - [Food Allergy | Oral Allergy Syndrome | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/food-allergy/): Get answers about food allergy at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic with skin testing, blood allergy testing, and oral food challenges. Make an appointment. - [FPIES | Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/food-protein-induced-enterocolitis-fpies/): Understand FPIES symptoms, common food triggers, and delayed reactions with guidance from Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic. Make an appointment. - [Insect Sting Allergy | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/insect-sting-allergy/): Prevent serious insect sting reactions with care from Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including epinephrine and allergy shots. Make an appointment. - [Medication Allergy | Drug Allergies | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/medication-allergy/): Get help with medication allergy at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including diagnosis, management, testing, and drug challenges. Make an appointment. - [Penicillin Allergy | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/penicillin-allergy/): Get evaluated for penicillin allergy at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic with skin testing or an oral challenge when appropriate. Make an appointment. - [Severe Allergic Reaction | Anaphylaxis | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/severe-allergic-reaction-anaphylaxis/): Get care for anaphylaxis at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including evaluation of severe allergic reactions and possible triggers. Make an appointment. - [Eczema | Hives and Swelling | Contact Dermatitis | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/skin-problems/): Explore care for eczema, hives, swelling, and contact dermatitis at Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic. Find treatment options and make an appointment. - [Contact Dermatitis | Boise Valley Asthma Allergy Clinic](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/skin-problems/contact-dermatitis/): Find the cause of contact dermatitis with Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic through evaluation and patch testing. Make an appointment. - [Eczema | Atopic Dermatitis | Boise, ID](https://www.bvaac.com/clinic-services/severe-allergic-reactions/skin-problems/eczema-atopic-dermatitis/): Manage eczema and atopic dermatitis with Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic, including symptoms, allergies, and common triggers. 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Schedule today. ## Latest Posts - [New Medication FDA-approved for Severe Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma!](https://www.bvaac.com/new-medication-fda-approved-for-severe-persistent-eosinophilic-asthma/): On December 16, 2025, the FDA approved a new biologic for severe persistent eosinophilic asthma called Exdensur (depemokimab). This is an anti-IL5 monoclonal antibody that reduces eosinophilic inflammation, similar to other anti-IL5 biologics like Fasenra (benralizumab) and Nucala (mepolizumab). What makes Exdensur (depemokimab) unique is its long half-life, which makes it an ultra-long-acting biologic that […] - [Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month](https://www.bvaac.com/asthma-allergy-awareness-month/): May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Data show that people with asthma have better outcomes if they are treated by an allergist. You should expect to feel well, be active all day, and sleep well at night. There are several newer and highly effective asthma treatments that were not options even just a few […] - [Allergic to penicillin? Think again!](https://www.bvaac.com/allergic-to-penicillin/): Penicillin allergy is one of the most commonly reported drug allergies. Unfortunately, penicillins are also some of the most recommended, effective, and commonly used antibiotics to treat various types of infections. When you are labeled “penicillin allergic,” it forces your doctors to use alternative, more broad-spectrum antibiotics which have been shown to have more potential […] - [Covid-19 Vaccine and Allergy](https://www.bvaac.com/covid-19-vaccine-and-allergy/): The FDA has recently granted emergency use authorization for two Covid-19 vaccines. One is from Pfizer-BioN Tech and the other from Moderna.  Both vaccines have shown a very high level of effectiveness (95%) as well as safety.  Allergic reactions to these vaccines are extremely rare but several have occurred. The most likely causative agent is […] - [Face Coverings in Patients with Allergies and Asthma](https://www.bvaac.com/face-coverings-in-patients-with-allergies-and-asthma/): Face Coverings in Patients with Allergies and Asthma Some of our patients have expressed concern about how wearing a face covering may impact their breathing. - [COVID-19 Update](https://www.bvaac.com/covid-19-update/): March 17, 2020 Boise Valley Asthma and Allergy Clinic is committed to helping our patients and the community through this very difficult time dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic. There are a few things we want you to be aware of at this time. This includes current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control. We […] - [New Peanut Allergy Treatment: One Step Closer to FDA Approval](https://www.bvaac.com/new-peanut-allergy-treatment-one-step-closer-to-fda-approval/): On Friday, September 13, 2019, an FDA advisory panel overwhelmingly recommended that a standardized oral immunotherapy (OIT) product for peanut allergy be approved. The product, Palforzia (formally known as AR 101), is manufactured by Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. Palforzia is indicated “to reduce in incidence and severity of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis after accidental exposure to […] - [Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin?](https://www.bvaac.com/are-you-really-allergic-to-penicillin/): As we attempt to reduce the cost of medical care and limit the side effects of medications and the development of antibiotic resistance, the issue of penicillin allergy has taken on increased importance.  Penicillin and its derivatives, such as amoxicillin, are very old antibiotics. They were discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 in London. Despite […] - [We are very excited about our new Friday weekly Caldwell clinic beginning September 14.](https://www.bvaac.com/we-are-very-excited-about-our-new-friday-weekly-caldwell-clinic-beginning-september-14/): We will provide a full range of allergy services, as well as allergy shots. Call 208-378-0080 to make an appointment. View Our Locations - [A New Treatment to Protect Against Peanut Allergies Shows Dramatic Success](https://www.bvaac.com/new-treatment-to-protect-peanut-allergies-shows-dramatic-success/): A new treatment for peanut allergy called AR101 may be available soon. It is a specialized peanut powder oral immunotherapy that will protect against accidental ingestion of peanut. Peanut allergy is a severe, potentially life-threatening food allergy that usually persists to adulthood. The standard of care has been avoidance, with the use of epinephrine to […] - [Epinephrine auto–injectors shortage information](https://www.bvaac.com/epinephrine-auto-injectors-shortage-information/): The early utilization of injectable epinephrine is essential in treating anaphylaxis from food allergies. With food allergic children returning to school, there is an increased demand for epinephrine autoinjectors. Now is an excellent time to check whether year autoinjector has reached the expiration date. Unfortunately, there is a nationwide shortage primarily because of supply issues. […] - [The Use of Biologics in Asthma: Recent breakthroughs:Part 1](https://www.bvaac.com/the-use-of-biologics-in-asthma-recent-breakthroughspart-1/): Asthma is a common condition seen in our practice. Many people with asthma respond well to established therapies, especially if they are compliant and follow through with the treatment plan. However, there is a significant subset of people who have severe and/or unresponsive disease. These people may suffer tremendously with a decreased quality of life, […] - [Prevention of Peanut Allergy](https://www.bvaac.com/prevention-of-peanut-allergy/): Two years ago, Dr. Michael Keiley reviewed a recent landmark study (Learning Early about Peanut (LEAP) Study) which suggested that peanut allergy can be prevented through introduction of peanut-containing foods beginning at 4-6 months of age in high-risk infants. (please see post from Feb. 2015). Prompted by these findings, and in collaboration with 25 professional […] - [Intermittent Use of Inhaled Steroids May Prevent Asthma Exacerbations in Preschoolers](https://www.bvaac.com/intermittent-use-of-inhaled-steroids-may-prevent-asthma-exacerbations-in-preschoolers/): Many young people are prone to developing intermittent wheezing, usually with viral respiratory infections that can be potentially severe. This is an important issue this time of year when respiratory viruses become more common. Various strategies have been used to prevent these episodes, including treating the child with inhaled steroids or the asthma pill Singulair […] - [Azithromycin May Improve Childhood Wheezing Episodes](https://www.bvaac.com/azithromycin-may-improve-childhood-wheezing-episodes/): Acute wheezing episodes are common in preschool children. Up to 14-26% of preschoolers have recurrent wheezing in the first 6 years. These episodes result in unscheduled visits to clinician offices, urgent care centers, and emergency room departments, and place significant stress on families. New treatment approaches that would lessen the intensity of these episodes would […] - [A New Landmark Study Shows That Early Peanut Introduction Lessens Allergy Risk](https://www.bvaac.com/new-landmark-study-shows-that-early-peanut-introduction-lessens-allergy-risk/): Peanut allergy is a severe, potentially life-threatening condition that develops early life and is rarely outgrown. It imposes a significant psychological, as well as economic burden on the family. Its prevalence has quadrupled in the past 13 years. An exciting new study entitled Learning Early About Peanut (LEAP), recently appeared in the New England Journal of […] - [Prepare for Grass Pollen Allergy Season NOW!](https://www.bvaac.com/prepare-for-grass-pollen-allergy-season-now/): Are you allergic to grass pollen? Do you have severe allergy symptoms in May and June? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, you may want to consider a new way to treat your grass pollen allergy. The time to start treatment is now! GRASTEK, a rapidly dissolving tablet placed under the […] - [Early life exposures and allergy risk](https://www.bvaac.com/early-life-exposures-and-allergy-risk/): Do exposures in infancy play a role in the later development of allergies and asthma? There are two recent studies that help answer this question in terms of infant feeding practices and use of antibiotics. There has long been an idea that limiting the number of food exposures in a young child or delaying various […] - [What’s Up With Those Allergy Drops?](https://www.bvaac.com/whats-up-with-those-allergy-drops/): You might have heard of or have been asked about a new therapy called allergy drops. With no shots, no weekly office visits, and affordability, they sound great. However, allergy drops delivered under the tongue certainly are not a new treatment. They have been used in low doses by alternative practitioners to treat allergy for […]