Allergy and immunology Allergy
Allergic reactions, recurrent urticaria, allergic asthma, anaphylaxis, and immune disorders.
Who is usually sent here
A previous severe reaction, recurrent rashes, suspected drug or food allergy, or unusually frequent infections.
What this specialty does NOT cover
A positive allergy test does NOT automatically mean clinical allergy. This specialty reads the result with the history, never the number alone.
What a first visit usually involves
Detailed questioning about each reaction: what was eaten or taken, how long until it appeared, how long it lasted.
Bring with you
Photographs taken during the rash, packaging of everything taken, and a timeline of each episode.
Worth asking
- Should I carry emergency medication
- Must I avoid it entirely or only limit it
- How should this be recorded so other places see it