Allergy (journal)

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Allergy is a peer-reviewed medical journal that was first published in 1948. The journal is dedicated to the study of allergies and related immunological diseases. It is published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).

Overview[edit | edit source]

Allergy is a monthly publication that features original articles, reviews, and short communications on topics such as asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, anaphylaxis, and food allergies. The journal also publishes articles on the genetic, environmental, and physiological aspects of allergies, as well as the latest advances in diagnostic testing and treatment.

History[edit | edit source]

Allergy was first published in 1948. Since then, it has grown to become one of the leading journals in the field of allergy and clinical immunology. The journal is published in English and accepts submissions from researchers worldwide.

Impact Factor[edit | edit source]

According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 8.706, ranking it 2nd out of 27 in the category "Allergy".

Editorial Board[edit | edit source]

The editorial board of Allergy is composed of experts in the field of allergy and clinical immunology. The current editor-in-chief is Hans-Uwe Simon.

Abstracting and Indexing[edit | edit source]

Allergy is abstracted and indexed in several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and the Science Citation Index.

See Also[edit | edit source]



Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD