Immune Deficiency Disorders Treatment Overview
CONDITION AND TREATMENT OVERVIEW Immune Deficiency Disorders
Being diagnosed with immune deficiency disorder can be scary. While the condition is relatively rare, it can dramatically affect every area of life. It’s easy to become hopeless and wonder if you’re destined for a lifetime of either being sick or fastidiously trying to avoid even the smallest illness
Whether the immune deficiency disorder is caused by medications, illness, or genetics, a weakened immune system is nothing to take lightly. Fortunately, there is hope in infusion treatment for immune deficiency disorder
What is Immune Deficiency Disorder?
Normally, the body’s immune system protects itself from germs, viruses, and other threats. However, due to some abnormal factor, the immune system becomes weak and is unable to fully respond when a threat is present. This state of decreased immunity is called immune deficiency disorder, and it is a serious condition.
With immune deficiency disorder, even relatively mild illnesses such as the common cold can become life-threatening. Organs can become frequently infected, and vulnerability for disease overall dramatically increases.
Some examples of immune deficiency disorders include:
- Kawasaki disease
- Lupus
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy CIDP
- Myositis
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- Myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological disorders which also affect the immune system
- Immune thrombocytopenia
Children and adults can be affected by immune deficiency. While medications like immunosuppressants, biologic drugs, and corticosteroids can help treat immune system disorders, many people find great success and lasting immune system support through infusion therapy.
How Can Immune Deficiency Disorders Be Treated?
One of the key causes of immunodeficiency is a lack of antibodies that fight infection. Through infusion treatment for immune deficiency disorders, immunoglobulins – injections of antibodies – can be added to the bloodstream to boost the immune system.
Infusion therapy involves medicating a patient through intravenous injection (IV). This provides a more powerful alternative treatment when oral medications have not been enough, or when the patient needs a high dose of immunoglobulins quickly.
Medication administered through infusion therapy does not need to be digested. This means it begins working faster and immediately enters your bloodstream.
One misconception about infusion therapy is that it is very expensive, on par with a hospital visit. It’s true that receiving an IV in a hospital setting is expensive. But when you receive infusion therapy at one of the Infusion for Health clinics, we’ll do everything we can to bring your out of pocket cost down as much as possible.
Why Infusion for Health is a Leader for Immune Deficiency Treatment
At Infusion for Health, we offer intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) infusions to help manage immune deficiency disorders. IVIg is made from plasma donations from healthy individuals. Unlike some medications, there is a lower risk of side effects, and it is also safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
With first-class care and a focus on your comfort, Infusion for Health is committed to providing you with the IVIg therapy you need.
From the moment you call one of our centers, you’ll be guided through the process of making your appointment and preparing for your visit.
Before your visit, our team will work with your insurance to obtain any pre-authorizations and find a way to decrease your out-of-pocket cost. Then we’ll tell you exactly what to expect on the day of your infusion therapy session, so you won’t have any unpleasant surprises.
When you arrive on the day of your visit, you’ll be greeted by our friendly, helpful staff. These medical professionals are dedicated to making your visit comfortable and safe. After check-in, you’ll be escorted to a private suite.
In your private suite, you’ll be able to relax in a comfortable recliner with Wi-Fi, HDTV, and other amenities to make your visit pleasant. Our staff is at your service if you need anything at all during your session.
Let Infusion for Health Help You
If you or a loved one needs infusion therapy for an immune deficiency disorder, contact us today. Our safe, sanitary, comfortable clinics will give you the best possible care before, during, and after your session. Learn more about planning your visit and receiving your treatment from Infusion for Health.
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