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Allergy/Immunology

The Allergy/Immunology Division of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital offers evaluation and treatment for patients with allergies, asthma, and immunological diseases. Patients have access to up-to-date comprehensive testing for the diagnosis of these illnesses. Following diagnosis, physicians design and discuss a plan of treatment with the patient and referring physician.

The division treats both pediatric and adult patients and all members of a family can be treated by the same team of specialists.


The Allergy/Immunology Division provides diagnosis and treatment for the following conditions and diseases in children and adults:

  • Asthma
  • Rhinitis (hay fever) and Sinusitis
  • Cough
  • Eczema (Dermatitis)
  • Urticaria (Hives)
  • Food allergy
  • Insect allergy
  • Drug allergy
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Frequent infections (primary immune deficiency)

Diagnosis of allergy and immunological disease may include the following:

  • Allergy testing (usually skin and sometimes blood tests)
  • Pulmonary function testing, including testing for exercise-related wheezing
  • Rhinoscopy (examination of nasal passages with a special instrument)
  • Food and drug challenges
  • Evaluation of immunological competency
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