Allergy & Immunology
At Yale Medicine, we are here to help you get relief from seasonal allergies and other allergic reactions that you may experience from conditions related to your immune system. Our team of compassionate, board-certified specialists offer expert care for patients of all ages, treating everything from common allergies to rare and complex immune disorders. As a leader in allergy and immunology research, we’re proud to offer the most advanced treatments to help you breathe easier and feel your best.
Our Services
We offer comprehensive evaluation of both common and rare allergy and immunologic conditions.
Testing:
- Allergy skin and blood testing
- Contact dermatitis patch testing
- Drug allergy
- Oral food challenges
Conditions we treat:
- Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (nasal and eye allergies)
- Angioedema (sudden swelling near the eyes, ears, or throat)
- Asthma
- Atopic dermatitis (chronic dry, itchy, inflamed skin)
- Chronic rhinosinusitis
- Common variable immunodeficiency (low levels of antibodies that fight infections)
- Contact dermatitis (skin inflammation caused by an irritant or allergen)
- Food allergy
- Hereditary angioedema
- Insect sting allergy
- Medication allergy
- Secondary immune deficiencies
- Urticaria (hives)
Pediatrics
Our care for children and adolescents include treatment for:
Asthma
Our doctors collaborate with colleagues in the Pediatric Asthma Program to ensure that our patients receive comprehensive asthma care, including:
- Evaluation, diagnosis, and management of childhood asthma for patients with varying degrees of severity
- Testing for allergic precipitants
- Mechanical analysis of respiratory function
- Outreach care at patients’ homes when needed
Allergy
- Testing for allergens, desensitization, and immunotherapy
- Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis
- Drug allergy
- Food allergy
- Insect venom allergy
- Urticaria (hives), mastocytosis, anaphylaxis
- Hereditary angioedema
Primary Immunodeficiency and Recurrent Infections
- Testing for antibody deficiency, cellular immunodeficiency, and complement disorders
- Treatment of primary immunodeficiency diseases, including intravenous immunoglobin therapy
- Evaluation and management of recurrent infections, including fungal infections
