Conditions and Treatments
Adult Services
The pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology specialists at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, and other UW Health pediatric allergy clinics provide definitive diagnostic and therapeutic consultation for sensitivity reactions and diseases. We offer expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of allergy issues.
Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Conditions
Our specialists treat many conditions and diseases, including:
- Allergies (including airborne allergy, food allergy, drug allergy, insect allergy, nasal allergy, eye allergy, sports-related allergy, etc.)
- Anaphylaxis (severe, whole-body allergic reaction)
- Asthma (childhood asthma)
- Coughing (problematic)
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Immunodeficiency Diseases and Disorders
- Lung Conditions
- Wheezing and problematic coughing
Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Treatments and Services
- Allergy Testing (Patch Test)
- Pulmonary Function Tests (Spirometry) for children with asthma, wheezing difficulties and other lung conditions
- Allergy testing to detect allergy triggers and educational sessions to teach parents and patients about how to avoid such allergy 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
- Comprehensive treatment plans and education about avoidance of allergy triggers, proper use of medication and emergency action plans
- Correspondence with primary care physicians for coordination of care
- Evaluation of immunodeficiencies, patient allergic reactions and immune system constitution
- Immunotherapy desensitization for inhalant allergies and stinging insects
- Management of atopic dermatitis
- Methacholine bronchial provocation testing for asthma
- Special services for patients with severe and corticosteroid-dependent asthma