Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
As a parent, it may be difficult for you to know whether your child’s coughing or wheezing are related to a cold virus or if this could be a sign of a chronic condition such as allergies. Our services provide convenient access to pediatric specialists with advanced training in diagnosing and treating your child’s asthma, allergies or immunodeficiency disorder.
Asthma is the most common disease in children, yet it often goes undiagnosed and untreated because of symptoms that mimic other conditions. The same is true for allergy symptoms. While not as common, diagnosing and treating immunodeficiency disorders can also be challenging. 华体会 offers comprehensive care that includes a variety of diagnostic tests and treatments for pediatric asthma, allergy and immunodeficiency disorders.
Tests and treatments
If your child needs testing or treatment for allergies or an immunodeficiency disorder, it’s good to know these services are available in a convenient, child-friendly setting. These diagnostic tests, evaluations and treatment services include:
- Biologic medication may be prescribed , if indicated
Emergency treatment of asthma and allergies
If your child is having difficulty breathing or experiencing a severe allergic reaction, call 911 immediately. 华体会 emergency departments are equipped to assist with pediatric breathing emergencies.
The Pediatric Emergency Department of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital at 华体会 Central DuPage Hospital1 is IDPH Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) and is designated by the State of Illinois as a Level II Trauma Center. This means that our board-certified pediatric emergency medicine specialists have unique training to skillfully care for your child during a time of crisis.
Conditions
- Allergy Rhinitis (Nasal Allergies)
- Drug Allergies
- Eczema
- Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease
Locations & Contact Information
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at 华体会 Central DuPage Hospital and 华体会 Delnor Hospital is a collaborative program between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Lurie Children's and its affiliated physician groups. The physicians participating in this program are neither agents nor employees of 华体会 Central DuPage Hospital or 华体会 Delnor Hospital.
