Allergy/immunology doctor
Allergy/Immunology Doctors are medical specialists who diagnose, treat, and manage allergic reactions and diseases of the immune system. They deal with a range of conditions from seasonal allergies to autoimmune diseases.
Overview[edit | edit source]
These doctors have specialized knowledge in the field of immunology, the study of the immune system, and its response to various substances, known as allergens. They are skilled in treating conditions like asthma, eczema, food allergies, and immune deficiency disorders.
Roles and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]
- Diagnosing Allergic and Immunologic Conditions: Identifying allergies, asthma, and immune system disorders.
- Conducting Allergy Tests: Performing skin tests, blood tests, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Creating Treatment Plans: Developing personalized treatment plans, including medication management and lifestyle changes.
- Immunotherapy: Administering allergy shots or drops to desensitize the immune system.
- Managing Chronic Conditions: Providing ongoing care for chronic allergic and immunologic diseases.
Education and Training[edit | edit source]
- Undergraduate Degree: A bachelor's degree, often in a science field.
- Medical School: Completion of medical school to earn an MD or DO degree.
- Residency Training: Residency in internal medicine or pediatrics.
- Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology: Additional specialized training in allergy and immunology.
Subspecialties[edit | edit source]
Within allergy and immunology, doctors may focus on specific areas, such as:
- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology: Specializing in allergies and immune disorders in children.
- Asthma Specialist: Focusing on the treatment and management of asthma.
- Clinical Immunology: Concentrating on disorders of the immune system.
Practice Settings[edit | edit source]
Allergy/Immunology doctors work in:
- Private practices
- Hospitals
- University medical centers
- Research institutions
Professional Organizations[edit | edit source]
These specialists are often involved with professional bodies like the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), which provide resources and support for their practice.
Find an allergist/immunologist (world)[edit | edit source]
country | state | amenity | coordinates | specialties | post code | city | services | local name |
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Slovakia | 48.8844049, 18.0294862 | Internal • Emergency • Immunology • Endocrinology • Diabetology • Vascular surgery • Allergology • Infectious diseases | Hospital | 11. Interné oddelenie | ||||
Slovakia | 48.8844049, 18.0294862 | Internal • Emergency • Immunology • Endocrinology • Diabetology • Vascular surgery • Allergology • Infectious diseases | Hospital | 11. Interné oddelenie | ||||
Switzerland | Doctors | 47.13344696, 7.24569693 | Otolaryngology • Allergology • Immunology | 2502 | Biel/Bienne | Doctor | Dr Schweri | |
Switzerland | Doctors | 47.13344696, 7.24569693 | Otolaryngology • Allergology • Immunology | 2502 | Biel/Bienne | Doctor | Dr Schweri |
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Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Allergy/Immunology Doctors play a critical role in diagnosing and managing complex allergic and immunologic conditions, improving the quality of life for their patients.
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