Dr. Michelle Huffaker, MD
Pediatric Allergy
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Michelle Huffaker MD is a board certified Berkeley Allergist and Immunologist providing care at the Allergy and Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area which she joined in 2017
About Dr. Michelle Huffaker, MD
During her medical training, Dr. Huffaker published multiple peer reviewed publications in asthma and food allergy.
Dr. Huffaker is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI).
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Procedures & Services
Tips & Wisdom
Urticaria, or hives, is a skin condition that affects an estimated 25% of the population at some time in their lives. The urticarial rash consists of read, itchy and usually raised areas that can occur anywhere on the body. The center raised portion is often paler compared to the surrounding redness. Individual lesions usually last less than 24 hours and blanch (lose their red color) when pressed. Urticaria are considered acute if the episode lasts less than 6 weeks, and episodes lasting longer ...
Vasomotor or non-allergic rhinitis is a common condition frequently confused with allergy. The diagnosis is suspected by history and confirmed when allergy skin tests are negative or do not correlate with the appearance of symptoms. Rhinitis means inflammation of the nasal membranes. The nasal membranes can respond to the environment in two ways: by secreting clear mucus (runny nose), and by swelling (nasal congestion). In vasomotor rhinitis patients, these allergy-like symptoms are a reactio...
The most popular over the counter medication agents are the oral antihistamines. These can be taken in liquid or pill form. Some over the counter eye drops also contain antihistamines. Antihistamines can help reduce itching, sneezing, runny nose, post nasal drip, and to a mild degree, nasal congestion. Different antihistamines contain active ingredients with different effects. The antihistamines are grouped in 2 general categories. The first generation antihistamines include diphenhydramine (aka...
Patient Education Resources
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
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...
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, is a treatment that can help to reduce the severity of allergic reactions by gradually exposing the body to increasing amounts of the allergen over time. Th...
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. Michelle Huffaker received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed Internal Medicine residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She stayed on for a year as a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and research faculty at Boston Children’s Hospital. She then relocated to the Bay Area, where she completed fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Allergy/Immunology at Stanford University. During her training, she published multiple peer reviewed publications in asthma and food allergy.
Professional Affiliations
Allergy & Asthma Medical Group of The Bay Area, Inc.
For more than 43 years, Allergy and Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area has provided the best medical care to patients of all ages.
Allergy and Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area (AAMG) is a leader in the diagnosis and specialized treatment of a variety of allergic conditions, asthma, and immunodeficiencies. Our team consists of thirteen board-certified physicians, as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other practice personnel.
We have offices in Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Brentwood, Pleasanton, Berkeley, and Vallejo. Our providers take the time necessary to properly diagnose all of your asthma and allergy conditions. We will come up with a treatment plan that works well with your lifestyle, so that you can get back to the activities that bring you joy.