When should patients be referred to a Clinical Immunologist / Allergist ?
For further investigations, confirmation and management of clinical disorders of the immune system, including allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies and immunosuppression. • For further education regarding disorders of the immune system for patient and/or family. • In cases of severe, life threatening allergy (anaphylaxis). • When food or occupational allergy is suspected. • If immunotherapy for treatment of allergic diseases is contemplated. • In asthma, when there is evidence of continuing poor control, despite regular use of asthma medication. • For investigation of unexplained inflammation (fevers of unknown origin, unexplained fevers, weight loss). • Investigation of recurrent or unusual (opportunistic) infections.
