Allergy & Immunology
Allergies are sensitivities to things in the environment, such as pollen, animal dander, feathers, dust or mold. Your child may react to these allergens with itching, sneezing, hives or a rash.
Sometimes an allergy can trigger an asthma attack. In asthma, the airways become inflamed, narrow or blocked, making it hard to breathe. Signs and symptoms of an asthma attack include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing. Likewise, some have allergy to food protein, which can cause a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
Conditions that we commonly treat include:
- Allergic rhinitis (“hay fever”) and/or conjunctivitis
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Contact dermatitis
- Drug allergy
- Eczema
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Food allergy and intolerance
- Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome
- Non-allergic rhinitis and/or conjunctivitis
- Oral allergy syndrome
- Recurrent infections or primary immunodeficiencies
- Urticaria (hives) and angioedema
- Venom or stinging insect allergy
- Vocal cord dysfunction