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Request an Appointment

 ##### By Phone

For general scheduling or help finding the right provider, call to speak to a member of our care team.





 

##### Schedule Online

If you’ve already seen a provider in this department, you can request a follow-up with them in MyChart.

[Schedule With MyChart](https://mychart.bmc.org/)



 

 

 

 

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Refer a Patient

 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: [617.638.7480](tel:617.638.7480)

 

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  ## Asthma and Allergic Diseases Program

# Resources for Patients

 Explore Asthma and Allergic Diseases Program

 Allergies and asthma can be difficult for people of all ages to deal with. The resources below provide education, assistance, and more.

## Resources from BMC

- [Pediatric Pulmonary and Allergy Clinic](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/pulmonary-and-allergy-clinic-pediatrics "Department of Pediatrics: Pulmonary and Allergy Clinic (Pediatrics) | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)")  
    BMC’s pediatric pulmonary and allergy clinic provides allergy, asthma, and respiratory care to children from birth to age 21.
- [How to Use Inhalers](/departments/pulmonology/resources-patients "Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine: Resources for Patients: How to Use Inhalers | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)")  
    BMC pulmonary medicine staff have recorded videos in English and Spanish showing how to correctly use different types or styles of inhaler.
- [The Kids Fund](/pediatrics/philanthropy/kids-fund "The Kids Fund | Boston Medical Center (bmc.org)")  
    The Kids Fund generously provides necessary asthma care equipment to families in need.



 

 ###  [Pulmonary and Allergy Clinic (Pediatrics)](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/pulmonary-and-allergy-clinic-pediatrics) 

 Respiratory care for children and young adults, where pediatric pulmonologists diagnose and treat a wide range of lung conditions, including complex or rare pulmonary issues. 

 

 

 ###  [Pediatric Asthma Program](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/pulmonary-and-allergy-clinic-pediatrics/pediatric-asthma-program) 

 Asthma is a leading cause of childhood hospitalization and missed school, but with the right treatment and support, every child’s asthma is manageable. The Pediatric Asthma Progra… 

 

 

 ###  [The Kids Fund](/pediatrics/philanthropy/kids-fund) 

 The Kids Fund works in collaboration with Department of Pediatrics faculty and staff in supporting and initiating programs and in making little miracles happen every day. Our supp… 

 

 

 

 

 

## Other Recommended Organizations

- [American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)](https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public "Tools for the Public | American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (aaaai.org)")  
    AAAAI offers trusted information related to allergies.
- [The Boston Asthma Swim Program](https://www.childrenshospital.org/services/community-asthma-initiative/programs-services "Community Asthma Initiative | Boston Children’s Hospital (childrenshospital.org)")  
    This program provides swimming lessons, asthma education, and tutoring for kids with asthma.
- [FARE: Food Allergy Research and Education](https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergy "Living with Food Allergies: Care and Prevention | FARE: Food Allergy Research and Education (foodallergy.org)")  
    FARE is an organization for patients and physicians focused on food allergy awareness, research, and advocacy.