Allergy and Asthma
We’ve all experienced the symptoms — sneezing, running nose and itchy, watery eyes. But how do you know what’s causing it or how to treat it? The Allergists on staff at the Elmhurst Clinic offer innovative and up-to-date care for the treatment of asthma and allergic diseases. We use the latest advances to treat diseases such as allergic rhinitis (hayfever), allergic conjunctivitis, sinusitis (sinus infection), asthma, urticaria (hives), atopic dermatitis (eczema), food allergies and medication allergies. Our goal is to help you identify your allergic triggers and provide education on how to avoid triggers in the future to help prevent symptoms.
Additional treatment for both adults and children include:
- In-depth evaluations for pulmonary and upper respiratory complaints, skin allergies and autoimmune disorders
- Skin testing for suspected allergies
- Allergy shots (immunotherapy) to treat certain allergic diseases
- Evaluation of recurrent infections
- Testing for allergic reactions to foods, drugs, stinging insects, latex and work-related allergens
What is an Allergist?
An allergist is a physician trained to prevent, diagnose, manage and treat allergic disease. As a result of extensive study and training, allergists/immunologists are highly qualified to manage immune system disorders such as allergies, asthma, inherited immunodeficiency diseases and autoimmune diseases.
To diagnose allergies, allergists take a thorough patient history, including information about symptoms and family history as well as home, work and school environments. The allergist also may perform allergy skin testing and other diagnostic tests. Studies show that patients who are treated by an allergist are better able to manage allergy and asthma symptoms.