What type of a doctor is an allergist?
An allergist/clinical immunologist is a Internist who has undergone 2-3 years of special education in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. To recognize what you are allergic to, an allergist will take a personalized patient history, including a thorough record of the illness, family history, and home and work (school) environments; perform allergy testing, and possibly perform other laboratory tests. An allergist can make a management plan with you for better control of your environment. Your arrangement may also include proper medication and perhaps immunotherapy.