IgE-Mediated Food Allergies: John's Story
John lived with food allergies for years until a novel allergy treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia desensitized him to his triggers: milk and peanuts.
Division of Allergy and Immunology Patient Stories
Read stories about patients who have been cared for by the Division of Allergy and Immunology.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Sam's Story
A novel clinical study at CHOP has made 8-year-old Sam asymptomatic for eosinophilic esophagitis after he was diagnosed as a baby.
CD40LG Duplication-associated Autoimmune Disease: Elijah’s story
In unlocking the key to Elijah’s mystery illness, CHOP doctors identified a new autoimmune disease and developed a customized plan to treat his disorder.
Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) and bone marrow transplant: Luke’s story
Luke, 5, is progressing well after treatment for a rare disease and a bone marrow transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
SCID and Bone Marrow Transplant: Audrey’s Story
Audrey was diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency, treated with drugs to ward off infections, and underwent a bone marrow transplant at CHOP — all in her first month of life.
CGD and Bone Marrow Transplant: Tommy’s Story
A bone marrow transplant to treat chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) saved Tommy's life and enabled him — and his family — to live a normal, happy life.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Colin's Story
Colin has eosinophilic esophagitis, a rare inflammatory condition of the esophagus, and receives care at CHOP, which is one of the few pediatric hospitals with a specialized program for the condition.