Allergy & Immunology

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Allergy and immunology is a medical specialty focusing on diagnosing, treating, and managing immune system-related disorders and allergic reactions. This branch takes and uses knowledge from both internal medicine and immunology to provide comprehensive medical care for patients with diverse and complex conditions.

 

Not taking proper care of conditions related to allergy and immunology could lead patients to significant health complications. That is why it is so important to be not only well-diagnosed and treated but to be able to do it on time. If you have had strange symptoms or if it has been a while since your last medical check, set a physician appointment here.

 

Allergic diseases affect millions of people around the world and it lies in allergist-immunologists to properly diagnose and treat the impact each condition has on each individual health as it can affect in different ways depending on the specific case.

Consider this when looking for allergists-immunologists

  • Allergist and immunologist requirements

    To rightfully practice this specialty, allergists are normally required to meet several requirements such as obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, earn a MD or DO degree, a residency in internal medicine, then an Allergy & Immunology fellowship to pursue a board certification from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) and finally, state licensure from the state they expect to practice in. We should mention board certification is not mandatory but typically expected and also, that continuous education is suggested for these medicine professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest research, discoveries, treatments and advancements in this complex field. Please note that requirements may vary according to location and other factors. We suggest checking with your local authorities.

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    How do I know my allergist is licensed?

    Normally, the doctor’s office should present their credentials & license. If you want to check their license status by yourself, you could enter the website of the regulatory body of your location, the Federation of State Medical Boards or the medical board of your state as they offer different tools to confirm the approved and legally-practicing allergists-immunologists. For this, you would normally have to enter basic information about the health professional. In some cases, you’d be able to see disciplinary actions on the record. We strongly suggest you do not accept medical attention from non-licensed individuals or establishments.

  • When to see an allergist?

    It’s important to know that allergist-immunologists could accurately diagnose a great number of conditions through their evaluations, but before they do, it’s important that you, as a patient, can identify symptoms or alarm signs so you can seek for timely medical attention. For example, if you notice sudden changes on your skin after eating something or maybe after being stung by an insect, we suggest you set an appointment today. It could be simple, but there is a possibility it complicates, so consulting with your allergist is a good option. Same goes with your respiratory system. Later on this page you’ll find some common conditions treated by allergists.

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  • What can allergists-immunologists do for you?

    As we have mentioned, they could diagnose and treat a big number of conditions related to your skin, immunologic system and more, but we do have to say that some conditions do not have a known cures or treatments, but that doesn’t mean you can’t live life to the fullest as allergist could help enhancing your life quality with different strategies to face your specific conditions. They could also help educate you and the people around you about your conditions and the suggested way to deal with it.

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Common conditions treated by allergists