Dr. James Thompson, MD
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About Dr. James Thompson, MD
Dr. Thompson graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and served as chief resident of Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois Hospital. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Thompson underwent allergy and immunology training at Washington University and is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is a fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology as well as the Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Dr. Thompson is a holistic nutrition health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. He is incorporating holistic nutrition concepts into the treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases in order to achieve better health and reduce the need for conventional medications.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
Professional Affiliations
Associated Allergists and Asthma Specialists Ltd.
Associated Allergists and Asthma Specialists is dedicated to providing accurate diagnoses and effective treatments of allergies and asthma in Greater Chicago. You can make an appointment with one of our allergy specialists at the following convenient offices:
- Barrington.
- Highland Park.
- Orland Park.