Allergy & Immunology

The immune system has a big job to do — it protects us against germs like viruses and bacteria. However, sometimes the immune system reacts to other substances we come into contact with, such as pollen, insect venom, medications or certain foods. These reactions can cause symptoms that range from uncomfortable, such as itchy eyes, to life-threatening, such as anaphylaxis. Sometimes allergies can also trigger asthma flare-ups.

Many allergies are first identified in childhood, and they can be disruptive, leading to missed days of school, poor sleep or dietary issues. That’s why Mary Bridge Children’s Allergy and Immunology Services team is here to support you.

We provide comprehensive care for kids with allergies, asthma or an immune system dysfunction — when the immune system does not work properly. Our board-certified pediatric specialists in allergies and immunology work closely with you to identify allergies or causes of recurrent infections and develop a plan to treat them. We offer both inpatient and outpatient allergy and immunology consultations.

Conditions treated

• Anaphylaxis
• Angioedema (acute, chronic and hereditary)
• Asthma and other wheezing-associated problems
• Atopic dermatitis and eczema
• Chronic cough
• Contact dermatitis (allergic and irritant)
• Drug allergy
• Environmental allergies
• Immunodeficiency
• Recurrent infections
• Rhinitis
• Sinusitis
• Urticaria (acute and chronic)
• Venom and stinging insect allergies
• Other allergic disorders

Our services

• Allergy testing
• Allergen immunotherapy for venoms and environmental allergies
• Antibody replacement therapy for primary and secondary immunodeficiency
• Biologic treatments for asthma, eczema, chronic urticaria and atopic dermatitis
• Comprehensive asthma management
• Oral challenges to medications and foods
• TRUE patch testing for contact dermatitis
• Pulmonary function testing
• Venom testing