I'll come right to the point: Dr. Engler and his staff have made a dramatic improvement in my health, physically and emotionally. So, for those who are suffering from any of the effects of asthma, please know that help is available at The Allergy Clinic.
I first went to the The Allergy Clinic in February, 2010, after having suffered from an unusually severe case of adult-onset asthma for more than a year. Under the previous physician's care at a local hospital, I seemed to be running in place, despite being on a variety of inhalers and asthma medications. I was becoming despondent. In desperation, I switched doctors, and began seeing Dr. Engler.
During my initial visit to the clinic, I actually began to have hope that I could and would recapture my previous good health. Dr. Engler found that I was suffering from extremely high levels of lung inflammation, and immediately had a nurse give me injections of antibiotics and corticosteroids. He also changed my medications, and developed a strategy for controlling my asthma, and for determining what my triggers were. I experienced a significant improvement within a few hours. Just as importantly, I also felt empowered and in control of my own life again.
Because my asthma was so severe, I began going to The Allergy Clinic every month, and whenever flare-ups occurred. In all my visits to the clinic, I was treated with great respect by his staff, including those at the front desk, all the doctors there, and the nurses and physician assistants. They were always friendly and patient, and over time, I came to think of everyone there as part of my recovery network.
While my condition improved steadily over the first several months, Dr. Engler wasn't completely satisfied, and ordered a CT scan, which showed early signs of a bacterial lung disease. Fortunately, it was caught early, and was aggressively treated. A scan done later showed no signs of any disease or abnormality whatsoever, and revealed normal, healthy-looking lungs.
Asthma is a chronic disease, and is notoriously non-linear. One can be well for weeks, only to suffer a sudden flare-up. However, over time, I learned to handle such setbacks calmly. I knew I was in good hands, and that I would soon be well again.
I would like to single-out a few things that I came to appreciate from the doctors and nurses at The Allergy Clinic. The first is that they truly seem interested in my input. They type my comments on how I'm feeling, asking me a variety of questions to guide me along the way. The second is that I've never felt rushed. They are patient, thorough and very detailed. Finally, I learned from my conversations with Dr. Engler, who participates in asthma and allergy conferences, that the body of knowledge on the disease is still growing, and physicians need to stay current on treatments.
As I mentioned, my case was particularly severe. I literally felt like I was in someone else's body. I had been in excellent health, and jogged and cycled regularly. After first getting asthma, my symptoms were almost constant and physically limiting, and I was in a funk. But after beginning treatment at The Allergy Clinic, and slowly regaining my previous good health, I also regained my zest for life. How does one put a value on that?
I now visit The Allergic Clinic on an as-needed basis, and for check-ups. My disease generally varies from mostly controlled to completely controlled, and for the most part, I have been able to resume a normal life. My sincere thanks to Dr. Engler and the entire staff at The Allergy Clinic. read more
