Diseases and Conditions

The division of allergy, asthma and immunology at Scripps Clinic in San Diego offers a wide range of specialized services and in-office procedures to provide you with the best care possible. The diseases and conditions diagnosed and treated by the specialists include:


  • Acid reflux
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Allergies to:Animal dander
  • Aspartame (artificial sweetener)
  • Aspirin and other drugs, such as insulin, penicillin, Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate), sulfa, etc.
  • Dust mites
  • Foods
  • Insulin
  • Latex
  • Local anesthetics
  • Mold
  • Pollen
  • Sulfites (found in wine and beer)
  • Venom from stinging insects (bees, wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and fire ants)
  • Angioedema
  • Asthma (adult and pediatric)
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Chronic throat pain
  • Chronis sinusitis
  • Hives
  • Immune deficiency
  • Irritant rhinitis
  • Laryngitis
  • Nasal polyps
  • Radiocontrast reactions
  • Unexplained cough
  • Vasomotor rhinitis
  • Vocal chord dysfunction