What does an Allergist do?
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Wondering about the job duties of an allergist?
Have you been referred to an allergist and want to know exactly what it is they do? Or, perhaps you’re considering a career in this field. If you are, then expect to devote a lot of time to schooling. An allergist/immunologist is a medical doctor trained in areas of allergic disease.

An allergist’s job duties include preventing and diagnosing allergic disease, as well as managing and treating allergic disease. An allergist/immunologist is able to accurately diagnose allergic disease. They also assist in the treatment and management of the disease, as well as education in prevention of the disease. An allergist is able to manage and treat disorders of the immune system such as asthma, allergies, and autoimmune diseases. Allergists may prescribe various treatment methods for patients with allergic disease, such as prescription medication or education on the management of the disease.

The training to become an allergist/immunologist requires extensive education. After completing medical school, they must then complete three additional years of specialized training to become an internist or a pediatrician. Then, they must complete a two year fellowship focusing on the sub-specialty of allergy/immunology. Finally, they must pass the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) or the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) exam. ABAI-certified allergists have successfully completed the certifying exam of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
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