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What we do

Children with allergic disorders come from all parts of BC. Most have a variety of complex allergic problems including:
  • Respiratory tract disease ( e.g., asthma, rhinitis, recurring pneumonia, allergic broncho-pulmonary aspergillosis )
  • Gastro-intestinal disease related to food intolerance
  • Skin disease ( e.g. atopic dermatitis, urticaria, unexplained skin eruptions )
  • Generalized symptoms (eg. recurring infection; food, venom, medication and antibiotic reactions).
  • Anaphylaxis (acute, severe, often life-threatening reactions)

Clinical consultations

 
The clinical consultations involve information gathering, investigation, diagnosis and preparing a treatment plan. Specialists educate parents and children about allergen avoidance, use of inhaler devices, dietary modifications, and other therapy.

Usually consultations take one to two hours. A report is sent to the referring physician for ongoing care.
Referral to the clinic
 
There is a heavy demand for our clinic services. As a result, we require referring physicians to fax or mail a referral letter. Once we receive this information, we determine whether the situation is urgent, semi-urgent or routine. Urgent referrals are seen in two to three weeks and semi-urgent take three or four months.