Allergy/Immunology

Allergy and immunology involves the management of disorders related to the immune system. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, spanning all ages and encompassing various organ systems.

Diseases typically seen by an allergist/immunologist (often referred to simply as an "allergist") include:

• Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDDs), including Selective IgA deficiency, Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID), Combined imune deficiency (SCID)
• Respiratory tract-related conditions such as allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and occupational lung diseases
• Skin-related allergic conditions such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, acute and chronic urticaria, or angioedema

Asthma Resources

• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America  - 1-800-727-8462
• Asthma Links in One Place (www.asthma.com)
• American Lung Association - 1-800-586-4872 (LUNGUSA)
• Allergy & Asthma Network - 1-800-878-4403

Primary Immunodeficiency Resources

• Immune Deficiency Foundation
• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
• ImmuneDisease.com