Allergy & Immunology

Allergies are increasingly common and a serious health issue. Symptoms can range in intensity from that of a nuisance to a debilitating or even life-threatening situation. Accordingly, Allergy & Immunology is a growing specialty at Pentucket Medical.

While many tend to think of allergies in terms of hay fever and reactions to tree pollen, the challenge of allergies is much broader and more prevalent today. Besides pollen, substances that can cause allergies include food, mold and materials such as latex. The incidence of allergies has doubled in the past 30 years. In the same period, incidence of food allergies has more than tripled. The good news is, medical advances can offer relief to many with allergies, says Bryan Stone, MD, a board-certified allergy and immunology sub-specialist at Pentucket Medical.

“It’s important that, if you think you may have allergic symptoms, you be evaluated by a board-certified allergist,” Stone advises. “In this day and age we have ways of diagnosing allergies that would have been considered science fiction even a few years ago. There is really no need to suffer from allergies, given the treatment options we have today.”

If you or a family member are suffering with the symptoms of an allergy, Pentucket Medical can help. Pentucket Medical offers complete diagnostic and therapeutic care to adults and children who are suffering from the effects of allergic reactions. Primary Care clinicians may refer patients to Pentucket Medical in the confidence that we have the expertise to accurately diagnose patients' problems and offer prompt treatment. Patients should know that prompt, accurate communication between the allergy specialist and their Primary Care Physician is a hallmark of practice at Pentucket Medical.