How do they match: Allergists and Immunologists

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

  • Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
  • Present research findings at national meetings or in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Assess the risks and benefits of therapies for allergic and immunologic disorders.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.
  • Provide therapies, such as allergen immunotherapy or immunoglobin therapy, to treat immune conditions.

  • Prescribe medications.
  • Present medical research reports.