How do they match: Allergists and Immunologists

  • Physician
  • Physician Assistant
  • Allergy Physician
  • Allergy and Immunology Physician
  • Immunology Physician

  • 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.
  • Conduct physical examinations of patients.
  • 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.
  • Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.

  • Prescribe medications.
  • Present medical research reports.
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.