Allergy and immunology

At Penn Medicine’s Allergy and Immunology Program, we offer a variety of treatments to help patients manage and overcome their allergies. Here’s a brief overview of the most common options:

• Allergy shots: Also known as immunotherapy, allergy shots gradually desensitize your immune system to specific allergens, reducing your symptoms over time.
• Asthma treatments: For asthma sufferers, we provide treatments including inhalers, medications, and breathing exercises to control and prevent asthma attacks.
• Biologics therapy: This advanced treatment targets specific parts of the immune system to help manage severe allergies and asthma that don't respond well to traditional therapies.
• Drug allergy management: If you have a drug allergy, our doctors can perform tests to identify the specific cause and create a treatment plan to manage reactions and prevent future incidents.
• Immunoglobulin therapy: Used for patients with immune deficiencies, this treatment boosts the immune system with antibodies, helping to fight infections and manage allergies.
• Transitions program : This program supports patients transitioning from pediatric to adult allergy care, ensuring they continue receiving appropriate treatment as they grow.
• Venom immunotherapy: For those allergic to insect stings, this treatment reduces sensitivity to venom, significantly lowering the risk of severe reactions.

These treatments are tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs, helping them lead healthier, more comfortable lives.

As a designated World Allergy Organization Center of Excellence, Penn Medicine Allergy and Immunology program is recognized in the region and the world for our work to intensify and accelerate scientific and clinical innovation, diagnostic services, research, training, and advocacy.

This designation also recognizes our work to provide excellence in education, research, and training to various stakeholders in allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology.

At Penn, our allergy immunologists offer you access to treatments and programs not commonly found elsewhere.