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Allergy and Immunology specialists focus on identifying triggers, providing accurate diagnoses, and developing individualized treatment plans for conditions such as asthma, seasonal symptoms, and immune system disorders. At Bergen Medical Associates, our providers deliver thoughtful, patient-centered care to support lasting relief and improved well-being.\nWhat Is an Allergic Reaction?\nAn allergic reaction is the immune system\u2019s response to a foreign substance. When the body perceives something benign, such as pollen or food, as harmful, it responds by triggering the production of antibodies to protect the body. Allergic reactions typically cause symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, lining of the stomach, or on the skin. For some people, allergies can also trigger symptoms of asthma. Allergies are one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide.\n\nMany different triggers can cause a patient to have an allergic reaction. The most common allergens include:\n\nAnimal dander\nDust\nFood\nInsect stings\nLatex\nMedications\nMold\nPollen\nWhat Is Immunology?\nImmunology is the branch of medicine that studies all aspects of the immune system, the set of innate and adaptive defenses that protect the body from infection. An immunologist is a specialized physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the immune system, including allergies, asthma, and autoimmune conditions. An allergist is a type of immunologist.\n\nDiagnosis and Treatment\nBergen Medical Associates\u2019 Allergy and Immunology department specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including:\n\nAnaphylaxis: This is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction often characterized by difficulty breathing and reduced blood pressure. Anaphylaxis can be triggered by food or an insect sting.\nAngioedema: This type of swelling occurs underneath the skin in response to an allergen.\nAsthma: This condition is caused by smoke, dust, or other triggers that cause inflammation, restricting a patient\u2019s airways and making it difficult to breathe.\nDrug allergy: This adverse reaction to medication might include a rash, swelling, or itching. Common drug allergies include penicillin and sulfa.\nEczema: Also known as atopic dermatitis, this is typically a dry and itchy skin rash.\nEye allergy\/conjunctivitis: This common reaction, often caused by seasonal allergies, makes a patient\u2019s eyes water, burn, itch, or redden.\nFood allergy: Certain foods can trigger immune system reactions. Common food allergies include shellfish, nuts, and eggs.\nGeneralized itching: Pruritus, or itchy skin, can be caused by an allergen or an underlying condition.\nImmunodeficiency: This refers to any condition that inhibits the body\u2019s immune system from working properly. There are more than 300 types of immunodeficiency disorders.\nLatex allergy: This allergic reaction to the proteins in natural rubber latex can be mild, such as an itchy rash, or severe, such as anaphylaxis.\nNasal allergy\/hay fever: Typically, an allergic reaction to pollen, hay fever is characterized by watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing.\nSinusitis: This is an inflammation of the cavities around the nasal passage, which can cause pain and congestion.\nUrticaria: This is the clinical term for hives, a raised rash that appears on the skin and may be red or itchy.\nVenom\/insect allergy: This is an allergic reaction to an insect bite or sting, which can include pain, swelling, dizziness, and nausea.\nAllergy and Immunology Providers\nThe Allergy and Immunology department at Bergen Medical Associates is led by Margaret Co, M.D. Dr. Co is a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. She completed her Residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and her Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at New York Presbyterian Hospital \u2013 Cornell Campus. Before joining Bergen Medical Associates, Dr. Co worked in private practice in Ridgewood, NJ, for more than two decades. She is Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.\n\nDr. Co believes in the importance of patient education and working in partnership with patients to manage their conditions. With extensive experience and training, Dr. Co is equipped to manage allergies, asthma, and immunologic disorders, including primary immunodeficiency disorders. She sees both adult and pediatric patients. Her areas of expertise include:\n\nAllergic skin disorders\nAsthma\nFood allergies\nImmune therapies\nLearn More About Bergen Medical Associates\nAs a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognized by the National Committee on Quality Assurance, Bergen Medical Associates is committed to offering comprehensive, state-of-the-art care. Patients throughout New Jersey can receive outstanding allergy and immunology services at one of Bergen Medical Associates\u2019 multiple locations. 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