HealthQuest Specialty Therapy
Asthma/Pulmonary
Dermatology
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
HIV
Specialty Infusions
Multiple Sclerosis
PAH
Rheumatology
For those with severe asthma or pulmonary conditions that do not respond to inhaled corticosteroids, short-acting beta-blockers, and other standard medications, biologic treatment may be an option. Biologic infusion therapy treats asthma by targeting specific antibodies, molecules, or cells in the body that contribute to the condition. A biologic is a specialty medication made from genetically engineered proteins modified to hone in on specific human molecules. Biologics may be administered via subcutaneous injection or as an intravenous (IV) infusion.
There are a wide variety of asthmas and pulmonary conditions that can be treated with biologic infusion therapy. Biologic treatments help to lessen the symptoms of chronic asthma/pulmonary issues, such as fits of coughing and trouble breathing, and may help prevent frequent asthma attacks and decrease the intensity of those when you do. HealthQuest offers biologic infusion therapy for the following conditions:
HealthQuest offers the following biologic drugs for infusion therapy:
Dermatology focuses on the important things on the outside of your body like skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes, including any diseases that affect these areas. Many inflammatory skin diseases are a symptom or result from autoimmune disorders like lupus or vasculitis. HQRx treats the following dermatological conditions with immunosuppressive infusion therapy:
HQRx offers a wide range of specialty drugs to treat dermatological conditions. These medications are more potent than standard treatments and are reserved for severe cases of skin disease that might not react to other types of treatment. At HQRx, you’ll find the following infusion therapies:
Gastrointestinal diseases affect the digestive system including the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, biliary tract, intestines and colon, and can cause various stomach and bowel disorders. HQRx provides specialty therapy for the following gastrointestinal disorders:
Infusion therapy can help reduce chronic inflammation for those with gastrointestinal conditions. If you have one of the diseases listed above and your condition has not improved with standard treatment, you may be eligible for specialty infusion therapy at HQRx with one of the following drugs:
Hepatology is the specialty term referencing the medical services that involve your liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas. These organs perform crucial functions and, when failing or malfunctioning, can cause debilitating symptoms like abdominal and back pain, nausea and weight loss, dark urine, jaundice, and fatigue. HealthQuest treats the following hepatological conditions with infusion therapy:
A biologic is a specialty drug made from genetically engineered proteins modified to zero in on specific human molecules. These biologics can provide needed relief from symptoms of the hepatological disorders listed above. Infusion therapy treatment options for these conditions that we offer at HealthQuest are:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a viral infection that weakens the immune system and renders it unable to defend itself against sickness and disease. Symptoms of HIV include fever, fatigue, swollen lymph glands, and a sore throat. Infusion therapy of specific antibodies can help lessen symptoms and suppress the virus’ ability to spread to immune cells. Infusions may be used to either replace or supplement your daily pill regiment.
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) or subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) can be used to replace the antibodies needed to defend the immune system from attacks. Your doctor may prescribe ongoing outpatient IVIg/SCIg infusion therapy, which can be received in our ambulatory infusion center or through in-home infusion services. HQRx offers the following specialty medications for HIV infusion therapy:
Our certified pharmacists and home health nurses are well-versed in your specific treatment and care needs, and will assist with all aspects of your therapy, including overseeing disease and medication management. If your infusions are able to be administered at home, our skilled staff will help you set up all necessary equipment and will ensure that you have the information needed to self-administer or receive treatment from a caregiver. You can access 24/7 assistance and support through the HealthQuest hotline at 832.612.3500
In the event of a medical emergency, always call 911.
Intravenous immunoglobulin G (IVIg) is a sterile, purified preparation made from stabilized human plasma. IVIg is administered through the vein. When administered under the skin (subcutaneously), it is called SCIg. Both are often recommended as a treatment option for people with autoimmune disorders or immune deficiencies.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves IVIg therapy for these conditions:
The body uses antibodies to recognize and neutralize foreign agents like bacteria and viruses, and to regulate immune responses. For conditions like autoimmune diseases, the body's immune system attacks its own muscles, nerves or skin. In other cases, the immune system may not be able to generate the antibodies needed to combat diseases. When this happens, IVIg/SCIg can be used to replace antibodies enabling the body to defend itself against infections again.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative autoimmune disease that affects the body’s central nervous system.The immune system mistakenly attacks your nerves causing damage and disrupting the brain’s communication with the body. Because it affects the nervous system, MS can affect your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves and interfere with balance and muscle control.
Infusion therapy can help ease common symptoms of MS which include vision problems, tingling/numbness, fatigue, balance problems/dizziness, bladder issues, sexual dysfunction and cognitive problems. In some cases, infusion treatments can help slow the pace of MS and can reduce the frequency and intensity of flare ups. HealthQuest offers several types of infusion therapy to treat MS, including:
Our certified pharmacists and home health nurses are well-versed in your specific treatment and care needs, and will assist with all aspects of your therapy, including overseeing disease and medication management. If your infusions are able to be administered at home, our skilled staff will help you set up all necessary equipment and will ensure that you have the information needed to self-administer or receive treatment from a caregiver. You can access 24/7 assistance and support through the HealthQuest hotline at 832.612.3500
In the event of a medical emergency, always call 911.
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension characterized by high blood pressure in the lungs caused by obstructed arteries. Symptoms of PAH include shortness of breath, chest pain, and in some cases, fainting episodes. If untreated, PAH can cause heart failure as the heart has to work much harder to pump blood through the lungs.
Infusion therapy can help reduce symptoms of PAH and improve overall quality of life for patients. These ongoing treatments will be administered in an outpatient setting after the initial installation of a central line in the hospital. Some treatments require the constant application of medication, which requires patients to wear a portable pump. HQRX offers the following specialty medications to treat PAH:
Our certified pharmacists and home health nurses are well-versed in your specific treatment and care needs, and will assist with all aspects of your therapy, including overseeing disease and medication management. If your infusions are able to be administered at home, our skilled staff will help you set up all necessary equipment and will ensure that you have the information needed to self-administer or receive treatment from a caregiver. You can access 24/7 assistance and support through the HealthQuest hotline at 832.612.3500
In the event of a medical emergency, always call 911.
Disorders of the joints, muscles, tendons, bones and other connective tissues are classified under rheumatological diseases. Common symptoms include joint pain and stiffness, and even flu-like symptoms of fatigue, fever and weakness. Some rheumatological conditions may be caused by autoimmune disorders that affect muscles and joints. The following diseases can be treated through infusion therapy:
As with many autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders, infusion therapy can provide needed relief for patients with rheumatological conditions. The following specialty medications and biologics may be administered as part of your infusion therapy treatment:
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