What should I expect during an allergy evaluation visit?

Your visit includes a detailed medical history and in-office testing, such as skin or breathing tests, to identify triggers and create a personalized treatment plan.

How do allergy shots help reduce long-term symptoms?

Allergy shots gradually build your immune system’s tolerance to triggers, helping reduce symptoms over time and lowering the need for daily medications.

Is food desensitization safe for children and adults?

Food desensitization is performed in a controlled medical setting with close monitoring, making it a safe option for both children and adults with food allergies.

How can I manage seasonal allergies at home?

You can reduce symptoms by limiting pollen exposure, using air filtration, showering after outdoor activity, and following personalized guidance from your provider.

Do I need a referral before scheduling an appointment?

Some insurance plans require a referral from your primary care provider, so it is best to check your plan details before scheduling your visit.

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Asthma & Allergy Physicians is a leading authority in the region in allergy and asthma care, serving Dedham, Brockton, Milford, and Raynham, and surrounding areas for over five decades. Our expert team blends deep academic expertise with a compassionate, patient-first approach. We specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing allergic diseases, asthma, and immune conditions for patients of all ages—from infants to seniors. Our commitment empowers you to understand and manage your allergic load, providing real-world strategies to prevent symptoms before they start. Whether you are managing seasonal allergies, food allergies, asthma, or other allergic conditions, our clinicians provide personalized, evidence-based care using the latest diagnostic and advanced treatment options, including allergen immunotherapy and biologic therapies. Our goal is not only to relieve your symptoms, but also to improve long-term disease control and quality of life.

For more than 54 years, Asthma & Allergy Physicians have been a trusted provider of specialty allergy, asthma, and immunology care in Massachusetts. Built on a foundation of clinical excellence, academic expertise, and community trust, our practice brings together experienced allergists and advanced practice providers committed to delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care. We serve patients of all ages throughout Dedham, Brockton, Milford, Raynham, and surrounding communities, caring for conditions ranging from common allergies, asthma, eczema to complex allergic and immunologic disorders. Our commitment to advancing patient care extends beyond the exam room. Through ongoing education, collaboration, transparency, and an unwavering focus on patient safety, we are committed to providing exceptional specialty care close to home.

Allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergies)
Allergic rhinitis
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Angioedema (swelling)
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD)
Asthma
Chronic cough
Chronic hives (chronic spontaneous urticaria)
Chronic nasal congestion
Chronic sinusitis
Contact dermatitis (chemical allergies)
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Eosinophilic disorders (EGPA, HES, and eosinophilic asthma)
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
Exercise-induced asthma
Food allergies
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)
Immunodeficiency
Mast cell disorders (MCAS and systemic mastocytosis)
Medication allergies
Nasal polyps
Nonallergic rhinitis (vasomotor rhinitis)
Oral allergy syndrome (pollen-food allergy syndrome)
Perennial (year-round) allergies
Postnasal drip
Recurrent infections
Seasonal allergies (hay fever)
Venom allergies (bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets)

What should I expect during an allergy evaluation visit?
Your visit includes a detailed medical history and in-office testing, such as skin or breathing tests, to identify triggers and create a personalized treatment plan.
How do allergy shots help reduce long-term symptoms?
Allergy shots gradually build your immune system’s tolerance to triggers, helping reduce symptoms over time and lowering the need for daily medications.
Is food desensitization safe for children and adults?
Food desensitization is performed in a controlled medical setting with close monitoring, making it a safe option for both children and adults with food allergies.
How can I manage seasonal allergies at home?
You can reduce symptoms by limiting pollen exposure, using air filtration, showering after outdoor activity, and following personalized guidance from your provider.
Do I need a referral before scheduling an appointment?
Some insurance plans require a referral from your primary care provider, so it is best to check your plan details before scheduling your visit.