Allergy Program
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The Allergy Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for children with allergic diseases and asthma.
Whether your child was admitted to our inpatient service for management of difficult-to-control allergic disorders or came to us for an outpatient evaluation, our goal remains the same. We want to partner with you to provide your child with a thorough assessment, comprehensive care, individualized treatment, and ongoing education and support to improve the quality of their life.
As one of the largest pediatric allergy groups in the region, we care for patients from the Greater Philadelphia region and around the world. Our program has been designated as a Center of Excellence by the World Allergy Organization.
How we serve you
The goal of our allergy services is to partner with your family to provide individualized treatment and education plans to improve the quality of your child’s life. We offer a variety of specialized services, programs and clinics to best support children with allergic conditions.
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Allergy-Immunology-Dermatology Clinic -
Allergy Shots -
Allergen Specific IgE Test -
Asthma Program -
Center for Pediatric Eosinophilic Disorders -
FAB Clinic -
Food Allergy Center -
Food Challenge 101: Learning Module -
Food Reactions Clinic -
FPIES Clinic -
Immune Dysregulation Program -
Integrative Health Nutrition Program -
OIT Program -
PAPA Clinic
Conditions we treat
Our program evaluates and treats children with a variety of allergic diseases, food allergies and asthma, including those listed below.
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Allergic rhinitis -
Angioedema -
Asthma in children -
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) -
Autoimmune enteropathy -
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) -
Egg allergies -
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) -
Food intolerance -
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) -
Hives -
IgE-mediated food allergies -
Latex allergy -
Milk allergies -
Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) -
Peanut allergies -
Sinusitis in children -
Soy allergies -
Wheat allergy
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Why choose CHOP's Allergy Program
CHOP is leading the way with treatment innovations for all types of allergies, asthma and related conditions. We are proud to help children reach their potential and go on to lead full and rich lives.
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Meet your team
Experts from CHOP’s Allergy Program are recognized as global leaders in the management of allergic conditions and have helped formulate many of the national guidelines used by physicians around the world.
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Our locations
You can visit staff from the Allergy Program at many locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Our research
Clinicians at CHOP are leading allergy research worldwide by participating in efforts to bring new medications and therapies to patients. Ongoing research efforts are focused on EoE, IgE-mediated food allergies, atopic dermatitis and more.
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Allergy Program resources
Caring for a child with an allergic disease can be challenging. To help you find answers and feel confident with the care you are providing your child, we’ve created the following list of health resources.
Events
Allergy Updates for 2024: Priming Your Practice
Friday, Sep 13, 2024
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What to expect
Learn how to prepare for your child’s allergy/asthma appointment, including what to bring, medications to avoid, what happens during the evaluation as well as follow-up visits.
Your donation changes lives
Philanthropic donations fuel breakthrough discoveries, innovative care and pioneering treatments at the Allergy Program and Division of Allergy and Immunology.
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