Immune Deficiency
What is Immune Deficiency?
Immune Deficiency is a condition in which the body’s immune system is unable to work effectively, making it harder to fight infections and diseases. It can be inherited (primary immune deficiency) or develop later due to illness, medications, or other factors (secondary immune deficiency). People with this condition are more prone to frequent or severe infections. Diagnosis usually involves medical history, examination, and blood tests, and treatment may include medications, immune therapies, and steps to prevent exposure to harmful germs.
How is immune deficiency treated?
Bellagio Family Medical offers a few advanced options for immune deficiency disease, including:
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg)
WIth immune deficiency disease, your body doesn’t make adequate antibodies and can’t fight infections effectively. IVIg delivers replacement antibodies directly into your blood to help you avoid serious infections and illnesses. You’ll have IVIg infusions at the Bellagio Family Medical, clinic. Each infusion takes around three hours.
Subcutaneous immunoglobulin
Subcutaneous immunoglobulin treatments involve injections or pump infusions into the fatty tissue just under the skin. You can do these immunoglobulin delivery methods at home. Many patients start with IVIg at the clinic and then transition into subcutaneous immunoglobulin that they can do at home. The team can help you find the most convenient option for your lifestyle.
Where does the immunoglobulin come from?
The immunoglobulin for immune deficiency treatments comes from healthy blood donors. The laboratory team pools thousands of sterilized and purified blood donations, isolating the immunoglobulins before preparing it into sterile packages.
What are the benefits of immune deficiency treatments?
Immune deficiency treatments like IVIg and subcutaneous immunoglobulin are beneficial in several ways. They can help you:
- Maintain healthy organ function
- Avoid serious, potentially fatal infections
- Enjoy enhanced quality-of-life
- Live longer
Immune deficiency treatments at Bellagio Family Medical, can make the difference between chronic illness and an active, healthy life when you’re dealing with an immune illness.
Bellagio Family Medical,, is the premier immune deficiency treatment center in the greater Phoenix area. They offer subcutaneous and IVIg options for office and in-home use, so call the location nearest you or schedule online.