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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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
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
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...
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
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.