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A member asked:
Do pediatric allergist only focus on allergy issues?
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Scope of practice: Most do, but some practice a fair amount of general pediatrics along with their specialty. To find out, call the office and ask the staff. They will be happy to tell you which way their doctor practices and what types of patients s/he sees. All pediatric allergists have to be board-certified pediatricians before they become allergists.
Answered 7/8/2012
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No: Pediatric allergists specialize in the treatment of allergy issues, as well as asthma, eczema, and urticaria. Allergists are able to perform a multitude of tests to determine what the source is of issues your child may be having.
Answered 5/27/2016
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Much more: Pediatric allergists are trained to diagnose and treat allergies (environmental, food, drug, latex, stinging insect), asthma, chronic cough, eczema, hives and angioedema, anaphylaxis, and immunologic disorders including primary immune deficiency where children have recurrent infections.
Answered 12/22/2012
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