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
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...
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...
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 ...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
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
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.