allergist
Treats hay fever
An allergist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies and related immune system disorders.
They perform tests to identify allergens—substances that trigger reactions—and develop treatment plans including medications and immunotherapy: The allergist recommended weekly allergy shots.
Floral reproductive grains
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- moldForm-giving container
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- histamineAllergy-response compound
anaphylaxis · hives · hay fever · rhinitis · eczema · asthma · sneezing · watery eyes
Disease treatment via body's defenses
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
corticosteroids · nasal spray · avoidance · maintenance dose · tolerance · decongestants · management plan
Skin allergen sensitivity assessment
- skin prick testAllergen exposure on dermis
- patch testLocalized allergy screening
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- elimination dietSystematic food removal regimen
panel · reaction · wheal · intradermal · spirometry · diagnosis
Meeting seeking expert guidance
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
- patientAble to wait calmly
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- officeProfessional work location
appointment · examination · medical history · specialist · physician · diagnosis · prescription · follow-up
Body's pathogen-fighting network
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
antigen · cytokines · inflammatory response · immunotherapy · autoimmune · hypersensitivity
pollen
Floral reproductive grains
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- moldForm-giving container
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
histamine · anaphylaxis · hives · hay fever · rhinitis · eczema · asthma · sneezing · watery eyes · itchiness
immunotherapy
Disease treatment via body's defenses
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
EpiPen · corticosteroids · nasal spray · avoidance · maintenance dose · tolerance · decongestants · management plan
scratch test
Skin allergen sensitivity assessment
- skin prick testAllergen exposure on dermis
- patch testLocalized allergy screening
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
elimination diet · panel · reaction · wheal · intradermal · spirometry · diagnosis
consultation
Meeting seeking expert guidance
office · appointment · examination · medical history · specialist · physician · diagnosis · prescription · follow-up · board-certified
immune system
Body's pathogen-fighting network
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
immune response · antigen · cytokines · inflammatory response · immunotherapy · autoimmune · hypersensitivity
- allergiesallergens, hay fever, histamine, prick test, skin test
- doctorsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, MD
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
- medical professionalsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, surgeon
- Medical Staffdoctor, nurse practitioner, physician, surgeon, intern
- specialistsanalyst, consultant, technician, cardiologist, dermatologist
allergistallergen
Immune response trigger
pollen · dust mite · trigger · pet dander
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- food allergiesAdverse immune responses to ingredients
- seasonal allergiesReaction to airborne pollen
- nut allergiesAdverse reactions to certain foods
- pet allergiesImmune reactions to animal proteins
- skin allergiesHypersensitive dermal immune responses