Allergy and Immunology
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CHOC’s allergy, asthma and immunology physicians provide comprehensive treatment based on prevention, intervention, education and self-management. Recognized for excellence by their peers and actively involved in clinical research, they offer the latest treatment options for patients of all ages with allergic or immunologic conditions. Our physicians have special expertise in caring for the medically fragile and those who have not responded to conventional therapy. Treatments include medication, immunotherapy, dietary control and environmental allergen/irritant avoidance.
Inpatient and outpatient services are available for children experiencing conditions related to allergies, asthma and immune deficiencies, including:
- Acute and chronic sinusitis
- Acute and chronic urticaria
- Acute, chronic and severe asthma
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Antibody immune deficiencies
- Cellular immune deficiencies
- Complicated eczema and atopic dermatitis
- Drug allergies
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Food allergies
- Stinging insect allergies
The allergy and immunology specialists at CHOC understand the struggles that families with food allergies face at home and in their communities. Having a child with a food allergy can be challenging, but with proper care and education, kids can lead happy and healthy lives free of allergic reactions.
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