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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 (e.g. eosinophilic esophagitis)
  • Skin disease (e.g. atopic dermatitis, urticaria, unexplained skin eruptions)
  • Generalized symptoms (e.g. 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.