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
Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
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...
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...
What is the treatment for severe asthma?
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...
What types of pollen trigger allergies?
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
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