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Dr. Michael Noonan

Allergist and Immunologist

Dr. Michael Noonan practices Allergy and Immunology care in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Noonan specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Noonan provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Dr. Michael Noonan
  • Portland, Oregon
  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Are allergy shots safe?

Allergy shots are safe but require many shots over time to build up a dose that will cause his allergies to go away. The one shot allergy is a usually a steroid shot and I would READ MORE
Allergy shots are safe but require many shots over time to build up a dose that will cause his allergies to go away. The one shot allergy is a usually a steroid shot and I would not recommend he receive that.

Can allergy testing be done at home?

Traditional testing (prick testing) must be done in the office and blood tests in the lab, so the answer no. Many offices are open now for testing.

What can you give a child for allergies?

We usually give them antihistamines and if old enough they can use nasal steroid sprays which are very effective.