Pediatric Allergy Care
Our pediatric allergy and asthma experts diagnose and manage your child's allergies so they can keep being kids. From assessments to treatment plans, we're here every step of the way.
Comprehensive allergy and asthma care for kids
Seasonal, year-round, or food-based allergies can make even the simple activities in your child’s daily life more difficult. That’s why the pediatric allergy and asthma experts at Reid Health are here to help the kids of East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio manage all aspects of their allergies.
Our experts provide comprehensive assessments and create treatment plans tailored specifically for your child’s unique needs. We’re here to help the children in your life breathe easier.
Age-based allergy and asthma services
Our pediatric allergy providers tailor the testing and treatments we run based on your child's age and symptoms. This allows us to ensure they receive the most accurate diagnosis and the most effective care possible for their unique needs.
- Skin prick testing: Children as young as 6 months old can be assessed for aeroallergens (such as dust, pollen, or pet dander) and certain foods with this allergy test.
- Allergy immunotherapy: Immunotherapy – also known as allergy shots – could help children as young as 6 years old find relief from seasonal allergies over time, including allergic reactions and conditions like rhinitis, allergy-based asthma, conjunctivitis, and insect sting allergies.
- Asthma assessment: If your child is more than 7 years old, we can conduct asthma assessments to thoroughly understand and treat the source of their chronic breathing issues.
- Intradermal testing: Starting at age 8, our pediatric allergists can check your child for allergies to specific drugs or venoms using intradermal (or skin) testing.
Testing and diagnosing allergies and asthma in children
Whether your child’s an infant or a young adult, their comfort is top of mind when our pediatric allergists are testing for and diagnosing allergies. Our proven methods provide quick and accurate diagnoses, so we can start treatments sooner. Reid Health allergy diagnosis testing can include:
- Skin testing: A quick and detailed process that takes about one hour per appointment to identify specific allergens.
- Oral challenges: Recommended to confirm food or drug allergies. These appointments take about four hours, allowing us to monitor your child’s reaction safely.
Why choose Reid Health for pediatric allergy care
Our pediatric allergists believe the children in East Central Indiana and West Central Indiana deserve to breathe easily with well-managed allergies and asthma. That’s why we provide each of our patients and their caregivers with expert guidance, accurate testing, and customized treatments, helping you manage your child’s symptoms while improving their overall quality of life.
Frequently asked questions about pediatric allergy care
We want to help you feel prepared before your first appointment with our pediatric allergists. We’ve compiled some of the most common questions we get about our care so you’re ready for your appointment.