
Allergy and immunology
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Allergy and immunology specialists identify and address these and other disorders:
- allergy-related conditions, such as asthma, eczema, hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
- severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- autoimmune diseases like lupus
- bad reactions to drugs, foods and insect stings
- immune deficiency diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and leukemia
- problems with organ transplantation or malignancies (uncontrolled growth of cells)
Source: American Board of Specialties, Research and Education Foundation, Which Medical Specialist for You?; American Medical Association; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Lexicon: Dictionary of Health Care Terms, Organizations
Reviewed by: Steven Bergeson, MD, medical director of quality, Allina Health clinics; J Richard Sheely, MD, medical director, Allina Health clinics
First published: 8/1/2004
Last reviewed: 6/4/2012