Our experts provide thorough evaluation and comprehensive testing for allergic rhinitis, including education on avoiding common allergens and extensive treatment options.

About Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis refers to the symptoms of nasal congestion, itchy or runny nose, post-nasal drip, itchy eyes and/or frequent sneezing after contact with an allergen in the environment.

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Why Choose Lurie Children's?

We take a family-centered approach to care and believe the best results occur when the parents, child and healthcare provider work together, each sharing their area of knowledge to help diagnose and manage the allergy. Partnering with your family helps us to best understand the types of reactions your child has to certain allergens; the relationship between timing and reactions; and your child's personal and family history. Knowing your child and your family allows us to better help you.

Our Specialists

Our integrated team includes physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners and pediatric nursing staff to care for children with allergic rhinitis.

Rajesh Kumar, MD

Rajesh Kumar, MD

Interim Division Head, Allergy & Immunology

Aisha Ahmed, MD

Aisha Ahmed, MD

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Sarah M. Boudreau-Romano, MD

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Timothy J. Brown, MD

Timothy J. Brown, MD

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Linda F. Federer, APRN-NP, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Allergy & Immunology

Anna B. Fishbein, MD

Anna B. Fishbein, MD

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Fatima Khan, MD

Fatima Khan, MD

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Abigail T. Lang, MD, MSCI

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Cynthia J. Lerner, MD

Cynthia J. Lerner, MD

Member, Children's Community Physicians Association

Elizabeth Lippner, MD

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Melanie M. Makhija, MD

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Sai R. Nimmagadda, MD

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Angela Oest, PA-C, MS, MPH

Physician Assistant, Allergy & Immunology

Jessica M. Palmieri, DO

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Nashmia Qamar, DO

Nashmia Qamar, DO, MSCI

Attending Physician, Allergy & Immunology

Make an Appointment

We offer easy online scheduling for your child's allergy and immunology needs. 

Our Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000

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Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park

2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3393
1.800.543.7362

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Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook

1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
312.227.7600

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Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Arlington Heights

Busse Center for Specialty Medicine
880 W. Central Rd, Ste 6400
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
312.227.5410

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Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

25 N. Winfield Road
Winfield, Illinois 60190
630.933.2340

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Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

300 Randall Road
Geneva, Illinois 60134
630.933.2340

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Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in New Lenox

1870 N. Silver Cross Blvd. (formerly Clinton Street)
Suite 100
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
312.227.3620

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Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester

Surgical Treatment Center
2301 Enterprise Drive
Westchester, Illinois 60154
312.227.7900

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Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Grayslake

1475 E. Belvidere Rd. (Rte. 120)
Suite 285, Pavilion C
Grayslake, Illinois 60030-2012
312.227.2220

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Outpatient Center in Huntley

10350 Haligus Road
Northwestern Medicine, Huntley Hospital Medical Office, Suite 110
Huntley, Illinois 60142
312.227.8500

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Lurie Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Skokie

3722 W. Touhy Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60076
312.227.5600

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Our Research

Lurie Children’s Division of Allergy and Immunology is at the cutting edge of clinical research. We offer our patients the newest treatments as well as opportunities to be part of studies in hopes to discover more treatments and a cure. 

There are no current clinical studies at this time. 

Contact Our Research Team

For more information about our clinical studies, please contact: Phone: 312.227.6474 or 888.573.1833
Email: allergystudy@luriechildrens.org​​

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