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Allergy and Immunology

 

Our allergy and immunology specialists offer inpatient consultations and outpatient diagnosis and care for the complete spectrum of allergies, immunologic diseases and respiratory disorders. 

 Specific clinical services include: 

  • Skin testing for food allergy, allergic rhinitis and asthma
  • RAST testing (testing for allergies through blood tests)
  • Patch testing for contact dermatitis
  • Office spirometry (breathing tests) and bronchodilator (evaluation of increased lung capacity) response measurements
  • Testing for physical urticarias (hives)  including cold urticaria, dermatographia, and cholinergic urticaria
  • Evaluation for exercise induced allergic disorders
  • Nasal cytology (identifying allergens within the nasal cavity and sinusitis)
  • Aspirin allergy evaluation
  • Drug desensitization and challenges
  • Allergic mediator level measurements
  • Skin biopsy
  • Nasal rhinometry
  • Nasal endoscopy
  • Workman's compensation and independent allergy evaluations
  • Immunotherapy
  • anti-IgE injections (to block allergens)
  • Vaccinations
  • Open food challenges

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