Maimonides Adult Allergy and Immunology Care

At Maimonides Health, our Adult Allergy and Immunology services are not just about treatments. They’re also about tailoring care to each patient’s personal needs. We offer patient-centered care that effectively diagnoses and manages allergic and immunologic disorders. By focusing on clinical excellence, our approach involves comprehensive treatment plans that address common, persistent, or complex conditions.
Our Allergy and Immunology team leverages the full capabilities of the Maimonides Health system. We collaborate closely with experts across different areas to make sure you receive continuous and connected care. Our approach includes working with specialists from: Dermatology, Endocrinology, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Heart & Vascular Institute, OB/GYN, Primary Care, Pulmonary Medicine, and Surgery.

This integrated approach is part of our mission to make sure we consider every aspect of your health. Our facilities have state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced technologies, which enhance our ability to accurately diagnose and manage complex allergic and immunologic conditions.

Our renowned team includes board-certified experts at the forefront of medical advancements. As leaders in their fields, our providers are passionate about Maimonides’ long-standing institutional excellence, ensuring you receive advanced and personalized care.

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Our one-stop-shop model supports your ongoing care. It ensures you experience excellent communication from our team and timely follow-up. We’re dedicated to helping you recover safely and quickly and improve your health and well-being.

We offer exceptional, comprehensive services that set us apart. We harness the full capabilities of the Maimonides Health system, including cutting-edge technologies and innovative treatments, to provide you with complete care.

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What Allergy and Immune System Conditions Do We Treat?

We treat the full range of allergy and immune system conditions, from mild seasonal allergies to severe immune system disorders. We provide targeted treatments designed to effectively manage and reduce your symptoms. The conditions we treat include:

• Acute and chronic urticaria (hives)
• Allergic asthma
• Allergic cough
• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Anaphylaxis (potentially life-threatening allergic reaction)
• Angioedema (swelling)
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Contact dermatitis
• Drug allergies
• Dust allergies
• Eosinophilia (elevated white blood cell count)
• Eosinophilic esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus due to certain foods)
• Food allergies
• Food-protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)
• Immunodeficiencies (primary and secondary)
• Mast cell disorders (mastocytosis)
• Nasal polyps
• Pet and insect sting allergies
• Pollen food allergy syndrome
• Recurrent sinusitis

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What Symptoms are Associated with Allergies and Immune System Disorders?

Allergies and immune system disorders can cause many symptoms that might affect any part of your body. These symptoms can be mild or severe, impacting your daily activities and quality of life. Common symptoms often include:

Respiratory symptoms

Many allergies lead to respiratory issues. Symptoms include stuffy or runny nose, sneezing and sinus pain or pressure. Some people may experience more severe symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness. Those symptoms are often present in allergic asthma.

Eye and nasal symptoms

Allergies frequently affect the eyes and nasal passages; you might notice itchy, watery or red eyes. This discomfort can be a reaction to environmental allergens like pollen or pet dander. Itchy ears, nose or throat are also common symptoms.

Dermatological symptoms

Skin reactions are common symptoms of allergies and can include itchy skin, dry or inflamed skin, and eczema. Contact dermatitis is another typical allergic reaction that occurs when the skin directly contacts an allergen.

Oral and gastrointestinal symptoms

The lips, tongue or mouth can swell, especially with food allergies or angioedema. Food allergies might also trigger an immune response to specific food proteins, such as abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.

Nasal polyps

These soft, painless, noncancerous growths appear on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They occur from chronic inflammation due to asthma, recurring infection, allergies or certain immune disorders.

Understanding these common symptoms helps you recognize if you’re experiencing an allergic or immune system disorder. Early identification can lead to more effective management and treatment and will help reduce discomfort and prevent more serious complications.

How Do We Diagnose Allergy and Immune System Disorders?

The first step toward healing is knowing what causes your symptoms. Many people tolerate discomfort for too long or struggle with a misdiagnosis. That’s where Maimonides stands out. Our allergists are not just specialists but also detectives of the immune system. Armed with the latest research and advanced tools, we uncover the root cause of your allergic reaction, whether from true allergies, drug sensitivities, medication side effects or complex immunologic conditions.

Our experts use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to precisely identify the causes of your symptoms. We start with a thorough evaluation that includes a detailed medical history and physical exam. Additional approaches further help us identify your condition.

• Blood tests, including the IgE test, measure the levels of specific IgE antibodies in the blood as a response to certain allergens. High levels of IgE can confirm an allergy to the tested substance.
• Intradermal skin testing reveals environmental or medication allergies. It is similar to a skin prick test, but a needle injects the allergen just beneath the skin.
• Oral food challenge is considered the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies. Under medical supervision, you’ll consume small, gradually increasing amounts of the suspected allergen to monitor for reactions in a controlled setting.
• Patch testing diagnoses contact dermatitis. Our experts apply small amounts of chemicals or substances to patches and place them on your skin to check for allergic reactions over a few days.
• Skin prick testing checks for immediate allergic reactions to as many as 40 different substances at once. In this quick and effective test, a specialist places a tiny amount of each allergen on your skin and then pricks the skin to allow the allergen to enter just below the surface.

How Do We Treat Allergy and Immune System Disorders?

Management and treatment of allergies and immune system disorders involves a variety of approaches, each tailored to your specific symptoms and diagnosis. Our allergy specialists are well-experienced in the latest therapies, including biologic medications. These personalized drugs target specific parts of your immune system to treat conditions like asthma and eczema. We are also skilled in deciding whether immunotherapy or allergy shots are your best treatment option.

The key treatments we use include:

• Allergy shots – treat allergies such as pollen, pet dander and dust mites. Regular injections expose your body to increasing amounts of the allergen and help your immune system become less sensitive over time.
• Allergy medicines – like antihistamines, decongestants, and spray blocks, can treat symptoms between shots or throughout the year.
• Aspirin desensitization – gradually introduces aspirin to your body under close supervision, helping reduce sensitivity and potentially enabling you to take aspirin when needed for other medical conditions.
• Drug challenge and desensitization – specialists administer small doses of specific drugs over time to help your body tolerate the medications needed for your health.
• Sublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy – treats allergies without a shot.

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