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Patients & Consumers Online Tools Find an Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts Diseases 101 Drug Guide Featured Resources » AAAAI Tips Brochures Topic of the Month Information Request Form Donate Now Constituencies » Patients & Consumers Contact Search by Condition (A-Z) Request a Speaker Smoke Free Homes Referral Guidelines Breakthroughs in Bioscience Other Resources En Español Just for Kids Seniors		How the Allergist/Immunologist Can Help: Consultation and Referral Guidelines Citing the Evidence The patient versions of How the Allergist/Immunologist Can Help: Consultation and Referral Guidelines Citing the Evidence provide information based on evidence to assist patients along with their health care provider in the decision-making process on whether seeing an allergist/immunologist is in their best interest. The Guidelines were developed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Asthma - also wheezing, difficulty breathing Anaphylaxis - also serious allergic reactions to foods, drugs, stings, etc. Cough Dermatitis - also rashes, eczema, hives (urticaria, angioedema) other skin problems Food Allergy Rhinitis - "allergies," nasal (or nose and eye) symptoms Sinusitis - sinus problems, infections Stinging Insect - allergic reactions to insect stings and bites An allergist/immunologist is a physician certified in either internal medicine or pediatrics, who has completed an additional two years of training in allergy and immunology at an accredited training program and passed the examination given by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI). The allergist/immunologist is uniquely trained in: Allergy testing (skin, in-vitro) History-allergy test correlation Bronchoprovocation testing (e.g. exercise, methacholine) Environmental control instructions Inhalant immunotherapy Immunomodulator therapy (e.g. anti-IgE, IVIG) Venom immunotherapy Food and drug challenges Drug desensitization Evaluation of immune competence Education (disease, medications, monitoring) Management of chronic or recurrent conditions where allergy is not always identified: rhinosinusitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, cough, urticaria/angioedema, eczema, anaphylaxis The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has nearly 6,000 members in the United States, Canada and 60 other countries.
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