SHS hopes to assist you in any way possible with the management of your allergy and asthma symptoms while you are an OSU student.
Many people suffer from allergies, especially seasonal allergies. The Willamette Valley, which includes Corvallis, is notorious for causing increased symptoms for allergy and asthma sufferers. Many people with asthma also suffer from allergies, which can trigger their asthma symptoms. However, asthma can occur without allergic symptoms -- such as exercise induced asthma. To meet your educational needs as efficiently and effectively as possible, this page has been divided into two main links:
What is the Allergy and Asthma Department?
The Allergy and Asthma Department provides primary treatment and
education about allergy and asthma with the goal of optimizing
control of your symptoms and, in so doing, improving your quality of
life. If you need treatment for symptoms, medication refills, or a
medical evaluation you should make an appointment with a clinician.
The nurses in the department see patients who are referred by a
clinician for pulmonary function testing, skin testing, education,
or information on available resources. Nurses also work with
outside providers to give immunotherapy (allergy shots).
Why see us?
As college health care providers, we are not only able to provide allergy and asthma care, but we do so with the ultimate goal of keeping you fit and healthy so you can be academically successful. We can also refer you to other campus resources that can assist you with a variety of problems.
How do I make an appointment?
If you are experiencing severe asthma or allergy
symptoms (difficulty breathing), seek medical attention immediately
at Student Health Services if the clinic is open, or at an
alternate clinic or Emergency Room. If symptoms are life
threatening call 911.
Call the main Student Health Services number: 737-WELL (9355) to
schedule an appointment with a clinician for allergies and/or
asthma. If you have questions please call: 541-737-7565 to speak
with an asthma/allergy nurse.
What should I bring with me?
Bring your inhalers and other allergy/asthma medications with
you to your appointment. Also, bring any other relevant information
you may have.
For more information:
Health Oregon Asthma Website