An allergist/immunologist has familiarity with the wide variety of both indoor and outdoor aeroallergen exposures that have been shown to impact asthma and respiratory function.
An allergist/immunologist is specifically trained to provide education regarding appropriate allergen avoidance measures.
Specific guidelines are in place to approach potential in a food-allergy prone childen (e.g., breast-feeding, avoidance of allergic foods). An allergist/immunologist can evaluate the risks and explain the possible approaches.
Referral to an allergist/immunologist for career counseling should be considered for adolescents with allergic disease who may be considering careers with exposure to animals or other allergens.
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