What is an Allergist?

An allergist is a doctor who is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases and conditions such as:

Asthma and chronic cough
Hay fever
Sinus infections
Eye allergies
Reactions to food, insect stings, and drugs
Skin allergies, including eczema, hives and swelling
Immune system problems
Frequent infections

After earning a medical degree, the physician must complete a three-year residency training program in either internal medicine or pediatrics. The physician then completes an additional two or three years of fellowship study in the field of asthma, allergy and immunology. To become a Board Certified Allergist, the doctor must then pass a written examination given by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology (ABAI). The ABAI is the only certification board in allergy that is approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the overriding board that sets out training standards required to be board certified in almost all medical specialties.

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Allergy Asthma Colorado, P.C.
7180 E. Orchard Rd., Suite 208
Englewood, CO 80111

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What are allergies?

One of the marvels of the human body is that it can defend itself against harmful invaders such as viruses or bacteria. But sometimes the defenses are too aggressive, and harmless substances such as food, drugs or pollen are mistakenly identified as dangerous. These triggers are called "allergens." The immune system then rallies a defensive response, launching a host of complex chemicals to attack and destroy the supposed enemy. In the process, some unpleasant and, in extreme cases, life-threatening symptoms may be experienced by the allergy-prone individual. These allergic reactions may occur anywhere in the body, but usually happen in the skin, eyes, lining of the stomach, nose, sinuses, throat and lungs - places where the immune system normally fights off invaders that are inhaled, swallowed or come in contact with the skin.