Living with an Immunologic Disorder Make an Appointment Ask a Question Find a Doctor Immunologic disorders cover a broad category of conditions that includes food allergy, asthma and immunodeficiency. Because these conditions can be difficult to diagnose and treat, a patient may need to undergo several forms of testing and treatment to get to the root cause of their disease. Once properly diagnosed, your doctor will establish an effective and individualized treatment plan. This may include a combination of medication, pulmonary rehabilitation, replacement therapy, occupational medicine, nutrition therapy or other forms of intervention. People living with an immunologic disorder are encouraged to maintain a healthy weight, avoid smoking, limit stress and exercise regularly. Each of these lifestyle habits will support your overall well-being. If you have an allergy, avoid exposure to allergens and triggers and keep your allergy medication on hand. If you have an immune deficiency, avoid getting sick by washing your hands properly, limiting contact with people who are sick and getting recommended vaccines. With some effort and the help of your doctor, you can live an active and full life with an immunologic disorder. Featured Stories Ah-Choo! What's Making You Sneeze? Living with Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Living with Chronic Lung Disease Good Health & Hand Washing Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Our nationally-recognized allergy and immunology specialists perform unique consultative services to provide comprehensive clinical care to our patients. These consultative services include pulmonary rehabilitation, psychosocial medicine, occupational medicine, speech therapy for vocal cord dysfunction, sleep studies, interstitial lung disease and nutrition. Learn more. More Living with an Immunologic Disorder Tips Tips to Quit Smoking Tips for Preventing a Cold Summer Allergy Tips Reasons to Quit Steps to Get Ahead of the Spring Allergy Season Scare Away Allergy Fears on Halloween Spring Allergies The Best & Worst Cities for Fall Allergies How to Prevent Peanut Allergy in Infants Living with Chronic Lung Disease Depression Common Feelings Avoid & Treat Insect Stings Anxiety All You Need to Know About Allergies Asthma: Environmental Management Asthma: Nutrition Management Asthma Lifestyle Management HEPA Filters Allergy Lifestyle Management Spirometry Testing Allergy Medications Smoking & Tobacco Use Quitting Tobacco Healthy Eating 6 Nasal Rinse Myths Busted Good Health and Hand Washing Devices to Inhale Medication (Asthma Inhalers, COPD Inhalers) What is Oral Allergy Syndrome? Living with Food Allergies Living with Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Sleep Emotional Management Living with Asthma Living with Allergies Know Your Allergy Season Tips to Improve Health by Increasing Happiness Top Reasons To Get Enough Sleep Surviving Spring Allergies Stop Those Germs Sodium and Allergens in BBQs Nasal Wash Guide Help! I Can’t Sleep! Hidden Holiday Food Allergens Hidden Allergens at Home Kitchen Safety & Food Allergies Don't Touch That Ah-Choo! What's Making You Sneeze? Flu & Cold Immune Deficiency Disorders: Lifestyle Management Helpful Tools for Living With Asthma Winter Allergy Tips Spring Allergy Tips Food Allergies and School Fall Allergy Tips Search Clinical Trials All Specialties AdultAllergyAlpha-1AsthmaBronchiectasisCardiologyCOPDCystic FibrosisEczema (Atopic Dermatitis)Environmental & Occupational HealthGastroenterologyIdiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)ImmunologyInterstitial Lung Disease (Pulmonary Fibrosis)Lung CancerOncologyPediatricPediatricPediatric AllergyPediatric AsthmaPediatric Behavioral HealthPediatric Clinical ImmunologyPediatric Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)Pediatric Food AllergyPediatric RespiratoryPediatric SleepPediatricsPulmonary HypertensionRespiratoryRheumatologySarcoidosisSleep You may also be interested in... Living with Chronic Disease Class Managing Your Energy Everyday Class Supporting Each Other Together Support Group
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