Allergy Asthma & Immunology of the Rockies December Update

Dear Patients of Allergy Asthma & Immunology of the Rockies, P.C.:

We want to thank all our patients for their continued understanding and support as we work through these challenging times.  We have taken every precaution necessary to protect and care for our patients. Our providers and staff are dedicated in its commitment to keeping all of us safe and healthy amidst these unprecedented times. We are here for you.

OFFICE CLOSURES FOR DECEMBER:

Avon Office
Thursday 12/24/20 
Friday 12/25/20
Friday 1/1/21

Glenwood Springs Office
Monday 12/21/20
Thursday 12/24/20

Willits Office
Thursday 12/24/20

For patient safety please be aware that our staff will screen patients for temperature and any active symptoms of infection upon entering the office. Please do not come in for your injection if you are having fevers, shortness of breath, cough, malaise, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

If you typically perform a peak flow before receiving your injection, please perform a peak flow yourself before coming into the office. Inform our staff member that is administering allergy shots your peak flow number for the day. If you don’t have a peak flow meter, please contact our office so we can prescribe one.

For patients receiving biologic medications such as Xolair, Nucala, Fasenra etc., please contact our office for additional instructions.

Should you have an acute illness or worsening asthma or allergy symptoms, please contact our office and we will determine the best route to take care of you. We will be seeing patients in our offices in Glenwood Springs and Avon to assist in your acute health care needs.

We will provide care as long as possible in a safe and effective way. As a reminder we ask that you wear a mask to our office. We request that you do not bring any friends or family members to your appointment or allergy shot unless you are a minor; in that case we ask only one parent accompany you. Thank you for your understanding as wait times may be longer than usual to help comply with social distancing. We are continuing to see patients via telemedicine and office appointments. Please call our office at 970-947-0600 if you wish to make an appointment. 

If you have additional questions about coronavirus or the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the hotline at 970-945-1377 ext. 2020.

If you have any questions on the COVID-19 vaccine please click on the following link for further information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Planning

Thank you for your continued trust and loyalty as we work together to stay safe and healthy. Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Sincerely,
Robert McDermott, MD
Regan Pyle, DO
Laura Bond, PA-C
Employees & Staff of the AAIR Team

Allergy Asthma & Immunology of the Rockies, P.C.

Author

Robert McDermott, MD Robert McDermott, MD, is a board-certified allergist and immunologist at the helm of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology of the Rockies, P.C., with locations in Glenwood Springs, Avon, Basalt, and Frisco. He launched the practice in 2008 to serve allergy, asthma, and immunology patients around Colorado.