Sabrina Finklea-Strickland, NP

Allergen Immunotherapy
Allergy immunotherapy — or allergy shots — increases your child's resistance to specific allergens, by introducing small doses of each allergen into his or her bloodstream. These doses are increased slowly over time. It is a very effective treatment. Shots must be given in a doctor's office. They are typically administered in to the upper arms at set intervals over a prolonged period of time. These are usually done on a weekly visit. It usually takes regul...

Asthma Treatment and Medication
Here at Sozo Health and Wellness we like to focus on maximum health-related quality of life. Our goal is to make sure that asthma does not prevent you from living an active life. Asthma well controlled should not prevent you from playing sports, being active outside with the rest of the gang or from being 1st chair in the horn section. Care is individualized with the first step being identifying triggers. We work with the patient on reducing those triggers. Depending on the presentatio...

COVID-19 Vaccines
CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older stay up to date with their vaccines, which includes everyone 5 years and older getting boosters if eligible, for the best protection against COVID-19. We know getting a COVID-19 vaccine is a safer, more reliable way to build protection than getting sick with COVID-19. 

Moisturizers for Eczema
For eczema, we recommend the use of an emollient as they better moisturize and support the skin. Emollients have a better quality of softening or soothing the skin. Eczema is a very individual condition and different emollients tend to suit different people. The best emollient is the one you like, because then you will use it more often. 

Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
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...

Can ADHD be managed without medication?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...

How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
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...

I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...

I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...