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Dr. Sergei Naum Belenky, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Wexford, PA specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. Dr. Sergei Naum Belenky, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.
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Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
Also known as allergy shots, subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy is a treatment in which gradually increasing doses of an allergen are injected under the skin. An allergen is a substance that can bring about an allergic reaction. Pollen, dust mites, and pet dander are the most common examples of these substances. When patients receive an allergy shot, their body produces "blocking" antibodies that decrease the immune system's sensitivity to an allergen, thus reducing their symptoms.
Before treatment is begun, patients and their doctors first have to identify different factors that trigger their symptoms. Then, skin tests are done to confirm which substances cause allergic reactions. Blood tests may be performed as well, but they are typically not necessary.
There are two phases to subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy: a build-up phase and a maintenance phase. The build-up phase lasts three to six months, during which patients receive shots with increasing amounts of the allergens once or twice a week. When the effective dose is reached, the maintenance phase begins and may continue for up to five years.
Although allergy shots are the longest-lasting and most effective allergy treatment available, they are not for everyone. If patients have heart problems, high blood pressure, or severe asthma, they should not be given allergy shots. The injections are generally safe, but they may have a little swelling at the injection site, which is normal. Rarely, severe shock-like reactions, called anaphylaxis, can also occur. Patients will likely be required by their doctor to stay for half an hour after their shot, so in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, it can be treated immediately.
He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Sergei Naum Belenky, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 123 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sergei Naum Belenky, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wexford, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sergei Naum Belenky, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$254,044
NUCALA $241,192 |
ARNUITY ELLIPTA $4,011 |
BREO $640 |
TRELEGY ELLIPTA $518 |
BREO ELLIPTA $263 |
Other $7,421 |
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$234,658
DUPIXENT $229,453 |
ATOPIC DERMATITIS - DISEASE $2,746 |
NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $1,428 |
WAYRILZ $117 |
NASAL POLYPOSIS - DISEASE $99 |
Other $816 |
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$211,986
DUPIXENT $151,569 |
DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $54,956 |
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$88,510
SYMBICORT $47,160 |
TEZSPIRE $34,508 |
FASENRA $897 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $290 |
AIRSUPRA $198 |
Other $5,458 |
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$85,338
PROAIR $40,831 |
QVAR $26,824 |
RESPICLICK $8,154 |
QNASL $7,108 |
ProAir Digihaler $1,680 |
Other $739 |
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$379,576
XOLAIR $93,714 |
Aerospan $35,573 |
CUVITRU $31,891 |
EUCRISA $26,198 |
SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $18,355 |
Other $173,845 |
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Dr. Sergei Belenky is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology. He is conversant in Russian. Areas of expertise for Dr. Belenky include dermatitis (skin inflammation), hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and animal allergies. Dr. Belenky is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. For his residency, Dr. Belenky trained at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Patient ratings for Dr. Belenky average 4.5 stars (out of 5).
