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Allergists and Immunologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.

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Clinical Allergy Specialist

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Diagnose or treat allergic or immunologic conditions.

Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.

Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.

Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.

Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.

Conduct physical examinations of patients.

Assess the risks and benefits of therapies for allergic and immunologic disorders.

Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.

Provide therapies, such as allergen immunotherapy or immunoglobin therapy, to treat immune conditions.

Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.

Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.

Perform allergen provocation tests such as nasal, conjunctival, bronchial, oral, food, or medication challenges.

Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.

Conduct laboratory or clinical research on allergy or immunology topics.

Present research findings at national meetings or in peer-reviewed journals.

Allergists and Immunologists

Overview

Career

What Allergists and Immunologists Do

Other Job Titles Allergists and Immunologists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Allergists and Immunologists

Overview

Career

What Allergists and Immunologists Do

Other Job Titles Allergists and Immunologists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Allergists and Immunologists

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