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  • An allergist/immunologist (commonly referred to as an allergist) is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat, and manage allergies, asthma, and immunologic disorders.

    An allergist/immunologist (commonly referred to as an allergist) is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat, and manage allergies, asthma, and immunologic disorders.

  • Allergy shots do not contain medications; they are a vaccine. Through allergy testing, we determine what allergens you are allergic to. Allergy injections contain the natural protein extract of these allergens.

    Allergy shots do not contain medications; they are a vaccine. Through allergy testing, we determine what allergens you are allergic to. Allergy injections contain the natural protein extract of these allergens.

  • Allergic rhinitis affects between 10% and 30% of all adults and as many as 40% of children.

    Allergic rhinitis affects between 10% and 30% of all adults and as many as 40% of children.

  • Atopic dermatitis affects between 10% and 20% of children and 1% to 3% of adults

    Atopic dermatitis affects between 10% and 20% of children and 1% to 3% of adults.

  • Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema in which the skin is fundamentally too dry. This overly dry skin is quite itchy, and patients with this condition tend to scratch.

    Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema in which the skin is fundamentally too dry. This overly dry skin is quite itchy, and patients with this condition tend to scratch.