Medical Expertise of Dr. Sharmilee Nyenhuis, MD
Dr. Nyenhuis is an expert in treating people with moderate to severe asthma, allergies, urticaria and immune deficiency. She uses cutting edge tools to diagnose and treat patients with asthma and allergic diseases including allergy skin testing, patch testing, allergy immunotherapy, asthma biologics therapy and drug desensitization.
About Dr. Sharmilee Nyenhuis, MD
Dr. Sharmilee Nyenhuis is a board-certified allergist and immunologist providing care to patients in Chicago, Illinois at UI Health.
Dr. Nyenhuis is the Director of UI Allergy/Asthma/Immunology clinics and has over 15 years of experience.
Dr. Nyenhuis is the Director of UI Allergy/Asthma/Immunology clinics and has over 15 years of experience.
Patient Education Resources
Does my Epipen® really expire?
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
How long does it take to get allergy relief from allergy shots
Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, is a treatment that can help to reduce the severity of allergic reactions by gradually exposing the body to increasing amounts of the allergen over time. Th...
Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, is a treatment that can help to reduce the severity of allergic reactions by gradually exposing the body to increasing amounts of the allergen over time. Th...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Is there a treatment for food allergy?
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 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 ...
Is there a treatment for peanut allergy?
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
Education & Training
Allergy & Immunology Fellowship: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago