allergists
They treat reactions
Allergists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating allergies, asthma, and immune system disorders.
They conduct tests to identify what triggers allergic reactions—pollen, foods, medications, insect stings—and develop treatment plans including medications and immunotherapy: The allergist confirmed I was allergic to dust mites.
Disease treatment via body's defenses
- sublingualUnder the tongue
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
epinephrine · autoinjector · bronchodilators · inhaler · nebulizer · EpiPen
Immune system specialist
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- specialistExpert in one field
- clinicianMedical care provider
- practitionerOne who works regularly
consultant · board-certified · fellowship · residency · otolaryngologist · pulmonologist · dermatologist · referral
Allergy-response compound
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- antigenImmune response inducer
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
cytokines · sensitization · inflammatory · eosinophils · basophils · cross-reactivity · atopy
immunotherapy
Disease treatment via body's defenses
- sublingualUnder the tongue
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
corticosteroids · epinephrine · autoinjector · bronchodilators · inhaler · nebulizer · EpiPen
immunologist
Immune system specialist
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- specialistExpert in one field
- clinicianMedical care provider
practitioner · consultant · board-certified · fellowship · residency · otolaryngologist · pulmonologist · dermatologist · referral · subspecialty
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinDefensive blood protein
- antigenImmune response inducer
T-cells · cytokines · sensitization · inflammatory · eosinophils · basophils · cross-reactivity · atopy
intradermal
Within skin tissue
- spirometryLung airflow assessment
- allergy specialistsimmunologists
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
- healthcare directorymedical centers, nursing homes, health centers, clinics, rehab centers
- immunologyimmune system, immune response, antibodies, antigens, immunity
allergistsgeneral practitioners
Non-specialist community physicians
oncologists · generalists · surgeons · immunologists · dermatologists