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Environmental Allergies Program

Allergic reactions to pollen, dust, mold, pets, and other environmental allergens can make it difficult to do the things you love. Our allergy specialists offer the latest therapies to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and promote a better quality of life.
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Expert care for seasonal and environmental allergies

An environmental allergy occurs when you react to substances in your environment, such as pollen, dust, and mold. These allergic reactions (more commonly known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis) can affect your breathing and cause skin rashes. At our Environmental Allergies Program, our allergy specialists (allergists) diagnose and treat all types of allergies.

Our team has special expertise managing allergies that are unique to New England’s climate, plants, and animals.

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Part of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Learn more about allergy and clinical immunology at Mass General Brigham

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Our approach to environmental allergy care

Our allergists expertly manage all types of seasonal and environmental allergies. These experts may partner with dermatologists and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors.
Help for all types of environmental allergies

We diagnose and treat allergic reactions to various environmental allergens, including:

  • Environmental irritants, such as chemicals, perfumes, pollution, and smoke
  • Seasonal allergens, such as mold spores and pollen
  • Yearlong (perennial) allergens, such as dust mites, mold, pet dander, and cockroaches
Multidisciplinary care for associated conditions

Our allergists partner with ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors, dermatologists, and other specialists to manage conditions that often occur with environmental allergies. These conditions include:

  • Asthma
  • Chronic sinus infections (sinusitis)
  • Eczema and other skin conditions
  • Nonallergic rhinitis
  • Oral allergy syndrome
Full range of allergy tests

We conduct comprehensive testing to diagnose environmental allergies and associated conditions. Tests may include:

  • Blood tests
  • Breathing tests
  • Medical imaging
  • Skin prick tests
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Our approach
Our allergists manage allergic rhinitis (hay fever) that occurs from exposure to environmental allergens. We pinpoint the cause of allergies and offer advanced treatments, such as allergen immunotherapy, to ease symptoms and improve your quality of life.
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Our specialists

No matter what disease or condition you have, Mass General Brigham has specialists near you who can help.
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  • Allergy and Clinical Immunology

    Access the most advanced clinical assessments, diagnostic tests, and treatments for the spectrum of allergic diseases and immune deficiency disorders at Mass General Brigham.

  • Asthma Center

    The Asthma Center is a collaboration among allergists and pulmonologists providing comprehensive care for those with asthma and related diseases.

  • Occupational and Environmental Disease Service

    The Occupational and Environmental Disease Service offers occupational and environmental lung health services for people exposed to work or community toxins.

  • Sinus Center

    In the Sinus Center, we aim to preserve and improve the function of your nose and sinuses.

  • Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease Service

    We provide care to patients with asthma and nasal polyps who have AERD, as well as patients with severe nasal polyps who do not have AERD. Learn more.

  • Food Allergy Program

    Get comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for food allergies from a leading multidisciplinary team.

  • Hives Program

    Our Hives Program is a regional referral center for patients with hives (urticaria). Our experts pinpoint the cause of hives and provide effective treatments.

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

    We offer compassionate care and the latest treatments for children with environmental allergies, food allergies, and asthma. See how we can help your child.

  • Drug Hypersensitivity and Desensitization Program

    Our Drug Hypersensitivity and Desensitization Program helps patients with drug allergies to safely receive and complete medication treatments.

  • Immune Deficiency Program

    Get comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for immune deficiencies from a leading multidisciplinary team.

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Contact the Environmental Allergies Program

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
617-732-9850

Massachusetts General Hospital
617-726-3850

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