Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

When your child suffers an allergic reaction, you suffer, too. Not knowing what's causing it or when it might happen again ... it can be terrifying. At AdventHealth, we want you and your child to live without fear of allergic reactions. Across our network of hospitals and health care facilities, our pediatric allergy and immunology specialists, full-service labs, and imaging centers are equipped with the following tools and innovations to help diagnose your child's condition:

• Allergy testing (patch test)
• Allergy testing to detect triggers
• Assessment and treatment of virus and allergen-induced airway diseases in children
• Blood tests and X-rays, when required
• Complete medical histories and disease-specific physical examinations
• Correspondence with primary-care physicians for coordination of care
• Evaluation of immunodeficiencies, patient allergic reactions, and immune system

Once we pinpoint your child's allergy or immunodeficiency, we'll provide a comprehensive treatment plan along with information and resources about how to avoid allergy triggers, properly use medication, and make an emergency action plan.

When troublesome, uncomfortable symptoms are keeping your child from being a kid, whether it’s constant sneezing while playing outside or severe swelling and skin rashes from a recent bug bite, we’re here with specialized care. Within the AdventHealth network of care, our pediatric allergy and immunology specialists are specially trained in the following areas: food allergies, asthma, environmental allergies, and primary immunodeficiency disorders. No matter your child’s symptoms or allergic reactions, our goal is always to accurately diagnose the problem and create a plan to effectively treat it. We're equipped to help treat:

• Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
• Asthma
• Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
• Drug Allergies
• Food Allergies
• Hives
• Immune System Problems and Many Other Allergic and Immunologic Disorders
• Insect Sting Allergies
• Severe Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)

When your child is diagnosed with an allergy or immune disorder, it’s easy to feel obsessed with “what ifs.” What if the classmate who sits next to your son has peanut butter and jelly for lunch every day? What if your daughter gets stung by a bee during recess? What if the teammate who just high-fived your little soccer star has a cold?

Our team of pediatric allergy and immunology specialists are here to help you anticipate and prepare for every “what if” through a combination of extensive education and the right kind of treatment — whether it’s avoiding certain foods and allergens, taking specific medications or therapies, or making sure you have access to life-saving medication such as an epinephrine. Between visits, our pediatric allergists and immunologists are always here to answer any questions, talk through your concerns, and keep you up-to-date on the latest advances and breakthroughs.