Martha Serven, PA
Suite 180
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Medical Expertise of Martha Serven, PA
Martha Serven is a certified Bellingham-based Physician Assistant providing care to patients for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including hay fever, asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis) and food allergies.
About Martha Serven, PA
Prior to joining Bellingham Asthma and Allergy, Martha spent over 12 years in Family Practice.
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
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...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...
Education & Training
Martha Serven did her undergraduate work at Washington University in St. Louis and her physician assistant training at the Medex Program at the University of Washington in Seattle.
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.