Division of Allergy and Immunology Patient Stories

Genetic sequencing revealed that Rafi had an extremely rare, often fatal disease — and the discovery was amazingly made before he had serious symptoms.

Princess has struggled for years with a rare inflammatory condition of the esophagus. Thanks to CHOP, a new medication and family support, she’s now thriving.

Oral immunotherapy helps 12-year-old Rani achieve new-found freedom and confidence from multiple food allergies that have plagued her since infancy.

Luke’s repeated infections worried his parents and puzzled his doctors. Whole-exome sequencing helped CHOP researchers discover a new genetic disease causing his symptoms and determine the best course of treatment.

Plagued with food allergies for years, 12-year-old Grace can now eat almost anything thanks to a breakthrough oral immunotherapy program at CHOP.

No more skipping treats for Oliver, thanks to the Food Reactions Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

With help from a new FDA-approved oral immunotherapy (OIT) treatment, Noah can now experience life without fear of adverse reactions from peanut protein.

Addison’s peanut allergy has improved greatly thanks to a promising new treatment at CHOP. The 12-year-old has shown her thanks by raising money to help more kids like her.