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. 

I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...

I have long COVID. Should I be concerned about getting another COVID vaccine?
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...

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...

What tests can determine if my pelvic pain is due to endometriosis or something else?
There are several tests that can be used to diagnose endometriosis, a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of it. The most common tests include:Pelvic exam: During a pelvic e...

When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...