Dr. David Elkayam, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Suite 180
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Medical Expertise of Dr. David Elkayam, MD
Dr. David Elkayam is a board-certified Bellingham allergist and pediatrician providing care to patients of all ages for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including hay fever, asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis) and food allergies.
Dr. Elkayam has particular clinical interested in the treatment of asthma, chronic sinusitis, immune deficiencies, chronic cough and cough hypersensitivity syndrome.
About Dr. David Elkayam, MD
Dr. Elkayam is actively engaged in clinical research and serves as a site for many pivotal clinical research trials.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
Education & Training
Dr. Elkayam is board certified in Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology. He received his medical degree from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He then completed his residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Colorado and Denver Children’s Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident. This training was followed by an Allergy and Immunology fellowship at National Jewish Hospital.
Professional Affiliations
Bellingham Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Clinic
At Bellingham Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Clinic, we have been providing individualized care to Northwest Washington since 1988. Our mission is simple: partner with our patients to provide exceptional and compassionate care using modern diagnostic tools and proven therapies.
Allergy Immunotherapy (Shots)
For over 100 years, allergy shots have provided long-lasting, and in many cases, medication-free relief from allergy and allergic asthma symptoms. At Bellingham Asthma & Allergy, we offer a comprehensive allergy shot program for environmental and venom allergies.
Specialty (Biologic) Medications
Advances in medicine have led to the development of highly targeted therapies known as "biologics" for certain conditions including asthma, chronic urticaria (hives), severe eczema and nasal polyps. These are offered at Bellingham Asthma & Allergy both by injection and IV infusion depending on the medication.
Food Desensitization / Oral Immunotherapy
Though there is no cure for food allergy, oral immunotherapy (OIT) offers the possibility of reducing the risk of a severe reaction should a patient accidentally eat their allergic food. Bellingham Asthma & Allergy offers the only OIT program in Whatcom county, offering desensitization to peanut and tree nuts.
Immunoglobulin Replacement (IVIG/SCIG)
For patients with impaired immune systems, it may be possible to replace or supplement one's IgG antibodies with that from donors. Bellingham Asthma & Allergy offers a comprehensive infusion center to infuse both intravenous (IVIG) and subcutaneous (SCIG) immunoglobulin.