The Rush Approach to Allergy Care
Whether you have asthma or eczema, seasonal allergies or food sensitivities, Rush allergy care providers can help.
They specialize in diagnosing and treating allergies and autoimmune disorders. Because these conditions are complex, the allergy and immunology team often works with experts from many other fields to make sure you benefit from a holistic approach to your care.
As one of the leading academic health systems in the country, Rush is involved in research trials for allergic and immunologic conditions. That means you may have access to new therapies and treatments that might not be widely available.
Meet our allergy care providers
Choosing Rush for Allergy Care
- Best of both worlds: Whether you're struggling with allergic reactions, asthma or immune disorders, Rush brings you the expertise of a world-class teaching hospital and the convenience of location options throughout the Chicago area.
- Customized asthma and allergy treatment: We offer treatment that addresses your unique needs, including biologic therapy and personalized immunotherapy, also called allergy shots, that gradually introduce tiny, carefully calibrated doses of allergens to help your immune system build tolerance. This can provide relief from problems caused by many common allergens, including pollen, grass, mold, animal dander or dust mites.
- When it's more than just allergies: If you have a combination of symptoms, like coughing, breathing problems, persistent sinus pain and pressure, and sleep disturbances, you may benefit from our team-based approach to care. Our specialists consult with experts from many fields to address your symptoms holistically. For example, the Rush Sinus, Allergy and Asthma Center is the first center of its kind in the Chicago area. It brings together specialists from allergy/immunology, laryngology, pulmonology, rhinology, sleep medicine and sleep surgery to care for people who have sinusitis, allergies, asthma and/or sleep apnea.
- Clinical trials: Eligible patients have access to the research conducted at Rush University Medical Center, a study site for clinical trials investigating the latest advances in the treatment of asthma, allergic disease and immunodeficiencies. That means we can offer new treatment options that might not be widely available.
- Telehealth appointments: Talk to a specialist today or tomorrow by scheduling an allergy telehealth appointment. Join your one-on-one video visit using your smartphone, computer or tablet. Available for both new and existing Rush patients.
