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Division of Allergy and Immunology Patient Stories

Our experts in the Division of Allergy and Immunology take a team approach to your child's care. This allows us to respond to your questions and concerns as quickly as possible.

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IgE-Mediated Food Allergies: John's Story

John lived with food allergies for years until a novel allergy treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia desensitized him to his triggers: milk and peanuts.

Patient story

SCID and Bone Marrow Transplant: Audrey’s Story

Audrey was diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency, treated with drugs to ward off infections, and underwent a bone marrow transplant at CHOP — all in her first month of life.

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Colin's Story

Colin has eosinophilic esophagitis, a rare inflammatory condition of the esophagus, and receives care at CHOP, which is one of the few pediatric hospitals with a specialized program for the condition.

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