Dr. Arthur J Torre MD
Allergist and Immunologist
25 Hollywood Ave Fairfield NJ, 07004About
Dr. Arthur Torre practices Allergy and Immunology as well as Scuba Diving Medicine in Fairfield, NJ. Since the onset of his private practice Dr. Torre has been dedicated to physician, patient and family education. In 1991, Dr. Torre was one of 82 physicians named to the National Faculty of the National Asthma Education Program of the NIH. In this capacity, he has taught asthma diagnosis and management to primary care physicians and specialists. He has been interviewed for feature articles in Time Magazine, Redbook, McCalls, Parents Magazine, Woman’s Day, New York Newsday, The Daily News and the Star-Ledger as well as appearing on both commercial and cable television discussing allergy / asthma topics. Dr. Torre is a National Spokesperson for the American Lung Association, chairperson for the Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of NJ and has served as Medical Director of Outreach Services for the National Allergy and Asthma Network / Mothers of Asthmatics. He is the recipient of numerous national awards including the NIH National Asthma Education Program's Public Education/Service Award for outstanding leadership in the development of community asthma programs, patient education and public awareness about asthma.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1970
Rutgers 1970
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Dr. Arthur J Torre MD's Expert Contributions
Can a child take medications for allergies?
yes READ MORE
Dairy allergies
yes, you can have both READ MORE
Can a child take allergy medications for a dust allergy?
yes oral like zyrtec or nasal like flonase sensimist READ MORE
Can I get the COVID vaccine during the third trimester?
yes READ MORE
Can a 5 years old take allergy medications?
yes oral like zyrtec or nasal like flonase sensimist READ MORE
Is Zyrtec or Claritin better for a child?
zyrtec READ MORE
Can you get allergy shots for dust?
to dust mite but "house dust" is no longer available READ MORE
Will my 16 year old have a bad reaction to the covid shot if she was allergic to the meningitis shot?
no READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School - 2017
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- American Lung Association, Pediatric/Adult AsthmaCoalition of New Jersey, Divers Alert Network, Allergy & Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics
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