Pediatric allergy care, close to home
Your child’s health and well-being is our priority. When your child is having breathing difficulties or an allergic reaction, we’re here for your child and family. Pediatric specialists at Dell Children's - Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Mueller in Austin have the expertise to diagnose and treat asthma, allergies and immunologic disorders. Your child’s doctor starts by listening to you and your child. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that’s right for your child.
At Dell Children's - Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Mueller, we specialize in diagnosing and treating:
- Allergic conjunctivitis (eye inflammation)
- Allergic rhinitis
- Anaphylaxis (severe, life-threatening allergic reaction)
- Asthma
- Drug allergy
- Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) (allergic condition in the esophagus)
- Food allergies, such as peanut allergy
- Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)
- Immune deficiency (primary and secondary immunodeficiency)
- Insect allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Sinus infection
- Skin allergy, including dermatitis and eczema
Advanced treatment options for children
Your child’s doctor may recommend testing to help diagnose your child’s condition or allergy. These include:
- Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
- Evaluation of recurrent infections
- Evaluation of abnormal severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) newborn screen
- Oral and topical medication
- Step-up therapy for asthma (using a low dose of medication and increasing it as needed)
- Food and drug desensitization (giving small amounts of an allergen to build tolerance)
- Management of immunodeficiency, including before and after bone marrow transplant
- Clinical trials
We also work with specialists at Dell Children's Medical Center, such as child life specialists, pediatric psychologists, medical translation services and more.
Designated Food Allergy Center of Excellence
Dell Children’s is nationally recognized as a Centers of Excellence within the Food Allergy Research and Education Clinical Network. Food Allergy Research and Education Clinical Network Centers of Excellence focus on providing the most advanced food allergy care, including participation in clinical trials and a full range of clinical services.