Allergy and Immunology

Your immune system works hard to protect you from illness. But sometimes, immune system reactions can trigger conditions like allergies and asthma, or you may have an immune system disorder. When you need help, the experts at North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health are ready with treatment options to help you find relief. Schedule an appointment with our Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) team of allergy specialists, asthma specialists and immunologists. Together, we’ll get to the bottom of your symptoms, so you can get back to the activities you love.

Allergy & Immunology Conditions We Treat

Find a specialist who’s ready to help — whether you have short-term allergies or a long-term (chronic) immune disorder. Examples of conditions we treat include:

Allergic reactions
Drug allergies
Environmental allergies
Eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)
Food allergies
Hay fever (rhinitis)
Skin allergies, including contact dermatitis, hives and rashes
Serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
Asthma
Chronic sinusitis
DiGeorge syndrome
Eczema
Eosinophilic disorders
Immune deficiency disorders
Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)
X-linked (Bruton’s) agammaglobulinemia
Inflamed sinuses (sinusitis)
Swelling (hereditary angioedema)

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Diagnostic Tests

Before you start treatment, getting an accurate diagnosis is important. Our team uncovers the cause of your symptoms with diagnostic tests, including:

Allergy testing. Your allergist may do a blood test or skin patch testing to determine what’s causing your allergic reaction.
Breathing tests. You may complete different breathing tests to check your lung function:
Bronchial provocation test (tests lung sensitivity)
FeNO test (measures lung inflammation)
Spirometry (measures how much air you breathe)
Immune function testing. You may complete some blood tests.
Oral food challenge. Your allergist may use this food test to diagnose a food allergy.