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Allergy and immunology

Turn to ProHealth Care to find the cause of your asthma or allergy symptoms and get the best treatment for your health and comfort. Our allergists see patients of all ages at ProHealth Medical Group locations in Mukwonago, Muskego and Waukesha.

What are allergies?

An allergy happens when the body’s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. Allergens – the substances that trigger allergic reactions – exist in a variety of sources, such as dust, pollen, mold, animal dander, grass, bee stings or medication. The substances are harmless to most people, but the symptoms can range from minor to more serious, depending on your allergy.

What’s an allergist/immunologist?

An allergist/immunologist, or allergist, is a doctor trained to diagnose, treat and manage problems related to the immune system, such as allergies, asthma and autoimmune diseases. Depend on care from allergists with:

Four years of medical school
Three years of internal medicine or pediatric care residency training
At least two more years of study (fellowship) in an allergy and immunology program
Certification from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Conditions and symptoms we treat

Receive treatment for a wide range of allergic conditions or immunologic diseases, including:

Allergies – Sneezing, itching, swelling, rashes or other symptoms caused by your immune system reacting to a substance in the environment such as pet dander, pollen, bee stings, certain foods or medications.
Asthma – Chronically inflamed airways that cause recurring periods of wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and chest tightness.
Eosinophilic esophagitis – Excessive amount of white blood cells in your esophagus that can lead to inflammation and difficulty swallowing.
Hives – Red, itchy, swollen areas of skin; may result from an allergic reaction (allergic eczema), viral infections, extreme temperatures, sun, water or exercise.