Spokane Allergy & Asthma Clinic Closure Leaves Patients Scrambling for Care

The Spokane Allergy & Asthma Clinic abruptly closed its doors on February 18, 2026, leaving patients in the Spokane region facing unexpected challenges in continuing their allergy and asthma treatments. The closure, announced via a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, has sparked frustration and concern among those who relied on the clinic for ongoing care, particularly allergy shots and specialized medication management KHQ, KREM, KXLY.

Sudden Closure and Lack of Communication

Many patients reported receiving no prior notification of the closure, discovering the news through the clinic’s social media announcement or finding the practice listed as “permanently closed” on Google Maps KHQ. This lack of communication has left individuals scrambling to secure continued treatment, especially those requiring regular allergy injections to maintain their immunity.

Impact on Patients

The abrupt closure is significantly impacting patients with various needs. Robin Storm, a mother of two who have been treated at the clinic for ten years, expressed concern about maintaining her son’s allergy shot schedule. Missing a dose can necessitate a more frequent and time-consuming return to a regular injection schedule Yahoo News.

Jacque Bloom, who traveled over two hours from the Idaho Panhandle, relied on the Spokane clinic for treatment of a rare condition, mast cell activation syndrome. She was concerned about finding another provider familiar with her specific needs Yahoo News.

Other patients, like Shannon Callant, are awaiting information about transferring their care and are concerned about potential gaps in treatment, particularly for seasonal allergies Yahoo News.

Clinic Response and Next Steps

In its Facebook post, Spokane Allergy & Asthma Clinic acknowledged the “heartbreaking” nature of the closure after over 30 years of service KREM. The clinic stated that patients will receive a letter with instructions on how to request medical records, pick up medications (including allergy extracts and biologic medications), and find alternative care providers.

Limited Explanations and Overwhelmed Alternatives

The clinic has not publicly disclosed the reason for its sudden closure. Advanced Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in Spokane Valley, one of the clinics recommended by Spokane Allergy & Asthma Clinic, is experiencing a surge in inquiries from displaced patients, receiving “hundreds of phone calls daily and thousands of patients seeking to establish care” Yahoo News.

Affiliations and Provider Information

Spokane Allergy & Asthma Clinic had affiliations with Providence Health Care and MultiCare. Providence has listed four physicians associated with the practice: Drs. Ronald W. England III, Kerry L. Drain, Steven M. Kernerman, and Rayna Traen.