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How do I contact the Allergy center of Rochester?

Call (585) 922-8350 to start your consultation today. Providing the most comprehensive care around, our team is proud to offer asthma, exercise-induced asthma, allergy, food allergy, pediatric allergy, seasonal allergy, immunodeficiency, and rheumatology services and programs.

What is allergy Allergy Immunology&Rheumatology?

Rochester Regional Health Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology offers comprehensive, compassionate care and educational programs for children and adults with asthma, allergies and other immune system diseases including arthritis and autoimmune disease.

What kind of allergy services does Allergy and nutrition services offer?

Providing the most comprehensive care around, our team is proud to offer asthma, exercise-induced asthma, allergy, food allergy, pediatric allergy, seasonal allergy, immunodeficiency, and rheumatology services and programs. Learn more about these programs and find an office near you!

How are blood tests used to diagnose allergies?

Blood tests for allergies measure IgE antibodies to specific allergens in the blood. The test that is most often used is called RAST (radioallergosorbent test). Or a newer blood test called an ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) may be done. Blood tests may be used when skin tests can't be done.

The Region's Most Comprehensive Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology Care

Rochester Regional Health's AIR team approaches chronic allergy, asthma, immunology, and rheumatology challenges with thorough, individualized care plans. No two AIR concerns are the same, so we carefully craft treatment plans based on your health and symptoms.

AIR Programs & Services

Providing the most comprehensive care around, our team is proud to offer asthma, exercise-induced asthma, allergy, food allergy, pediatric allergy, seasonal allergy, immunodeficiency, and rheumatology services and programs. Learn more about these programs and find an office near you!

Meet Our Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology Team

We prioritize accurate diagnostics and convenient care. Our team of experienced doctors is proud to use leading-edge treatments and diagnostic tools to ensure we can improve your quality of life.

AIR Care Close to Home

With locations throughout Western and Central New York, including Rochester and Geneva, we are dedicated to providing the best possible allergy, asthma, immunology, and rheumatology care, close to home.

Welcome from the Interim Chief

Welcome to the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology (AIR). This Division has a long history of providing excellence in patient care, medical research, and education that dates back to the 1950’s.

Spotlight

Christopher Ritchlin, MD, MPH was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) recognizing his career as a dedicated mentor, teacher and researcher. Since joining the University of Rochester in 1991, Dr.

How are allergies diagnosed?

To diagnose an allergy, your healthcare provider will give you an exam and review your health history. Your provider may also do these tests:

What are allergies?

Allergies are problems of the body's immune system. Most allergic reactions happen when the immune system reacts to a false alarm. Normally the immune system attacks harmful things such as viruses or bacteria. But sometimes it overreacts and responds to things that are normally harmless. These may include dust, mold, pollen, or food.

What causes allergies?

Allergens are substances that can be breathed or swallowed, or that come in contact with the skin. Common allergic reactions, such as hay fever, certain types of asthma, and food allergies, are linked to an antibody made by the body. This antibody is called immunoglobulin E, or IgE. Each IgE antibody targets a certain allergen. When IgE comes into contact with its target allergen, it triggers the release of several inflammatory chemicals. These include histamines, cytokines, and leukotrienes. These chemicals then cause allergy symptoms.

What are allergy symptoms?

An allergic reaction can happen anywhere in the body. This includes the skin, eyes, stomach lining, nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs. These are the places where immune system cells are found to fight off germs that are breathed in, swallowed, or come in contact with the skin. Allergic reactions can cause these symptoms:

What are possible complications of allergies?

Body tissues may swell, including tissues in the throat. It can also cause a sudden drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis symptoms include:

What is an IgE?

Allergens are substances that can be breathed or swallowed, or that come in contact with the skin . Common allergic reactions, such as hay fever, certain types of asthma, and food allergies, are linked to an antibody made by the body. This antibody is called immunoglobulin E, or IgE. Each IgE antibody targets a certain allergen. When IgE comes into contact with its target allergen, it triggers the release of several inflammatory chemicals. These include histamines, cytokines, and leukotrienes. These chemicals then cause allergy symptoms.

How to prevent allergies?

The most effective ways to prevent and treat allergies are staying away from allergens, getting allergy shots (immunotherapy), and taking medicine.