Posts Categorized: Allergy/Immunology

April 2, 2026

About Rady Children’s Severe Asthma Clinic For most children with asthma, a pediatrician can manage their condition with routine care. But for kids with severe asthma, every breath can be a daily struggle. Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego’s Severe Asthma Clinic is dedicated to treating children from across Southern California whose symptoms exceed standard treatment,…

Allergy/Immunology

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December 19, 2025

Stephanie Leonard, MD, an allergy immunologist at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, has dedicated a large part of her career to finding new treatments for kids with food allergies. Avoiding common foods, such as peanuts, eggs or milk, isn’t always easy and can harm a child’s well-being. And for kids with severe allergies, a trace…

Allergy/Immunology

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April 25, 2022

Rady Children’s is conducting clinical trials for new immunotherapy allergy treatments For most kids, a peanut butter sandwich is more of a treat than a threat. But for more than a million kids who have a peanut allergy, a PB&J is a surefire way to ruin a day. Historically, these kids haven’t been able to…

Allergy/Immunology

February 19, 2021

As several forms of the highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine make their way into communities around the globe, the news is abuzz with updates — which, let’s face it, can sometimes be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Among hot topics are allergic reactions, leading to questions and concerns from many. However, “while anaphylaxis can occur after…

Allergy/Immunology

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March 29, 2019

Spring has sprung, and with it, so have seasonal allergies — with an early arrival at that. Between higher-than-average rainfall and ultra-active blooms of plants and wildflowers, this season is already kicking sniffles, itchy eyes and scratchy throats into high gear for many kids, says Akilah Jefferson, M.D., M.Sc., an allergist within Rady Children’s Specialists…

Allergy/Immunology

December 12, 2018

Food allergies are becoming increasingly common, particularly in children. We sat down with Stephanie Leonard, M.D., director of the Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego Food Allergy Center and an associate clinical professor for the Division of Allergy-Immunology-Rheumatology within University of California San Diego School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics, to discuss prevalence, what’s new in research…

Allergy/Immunology, Research and Innovation

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