Allergy and Immunology
At the Clemenceau Medical Center Allergy Clinic, a highly specialized and comprehensive evaluation and
treatment strategies are employed, based on American practice standards.
An expertly performed evaluation for allergic and other conditions mimicking allergy is the key step
for proper diagnosis.
Initial and continuous patient education is employed using regularly updated information and resources.
Treatment modalities vary from simple avoidance measures and medications,
to advanced immunomodulating treatments such as allergen immunotherapy and anti-IgE antibody therapy.
Since allergic conditions affect several organ systems, the allergy clinic often works in close collaboration
with other medical services in the hospital.
Coordination and consultation with the Pulmonary and Otolaryngology services is particularly important
when dealing with conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis/sinusitis.
This comprehensive approach to the care of the allergy patient under the direction of the Allergy Center
helps ensure the best possible clinical outcome.
Common allergic conditions seen at the Allergy clinic include:
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Nose & Sinuses (Allergic Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis,…)
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Lungs (Asthma, Reactive Airway Disease, Allergic Cough,..)
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Eyes (Allergic Conjunctivitis,…)
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Skin (Atopic Dermatitis, Urticaria & Angioedema,…)
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Gastrointestinal tract (Food allergy, eosinophilic gastritis/esophagitis,…)
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Insect Sting Allergy
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Drug Allergy
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Anaphylaxis
Diagnostic testing includes:
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Nasal Smear testing
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Nasal/Conjunctival allergen challenge (soon)
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Rhinomanometry (soon)
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Allergy skin testing (percutaneous and intracutaneous)
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Serum specific IgE testing and other allergy/immunology laboratory testing
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Spirometry/Lung function testing
Treatment:
In addition to environmental control or avoidance measures and pharmacological therapy,
specialized immune-mediated therapeutic measures are available such as drug desensitization,
allergen immunotherapy and anti-IgE antibody therapy.