AI medical interpreter for allergy and immunology
Opalite gives allergy and immunology teams real-time spoken interpretation in 150+ languages and dialects, from oral food challenges to allergy shots and penicillin allergy testing.
Today's challenge
What gets in the way of interpretation in allergy and immunology today
A sister relaying the food challenge
During an oral food challenge, a teenage sister relays every dose step and symptom question for her younger brother.
An action plan only in English
The family leaves the food allergy visit with an anaphylaxis action plan printed only in English.
A penicillin label left in place
The allergist postpones a penicillin allergy history for lack of an interpreter in the testing slot.
Cost of inaction
Language interpretation remains a gap in allergy and immunology
147%
higher likelihood of hospitalization for El Paso schoolchildren with asthma and a Spanish-speaking caretaker.
Source: Social disparities in children's respiratory health in El Paso, Texas
52.3% vs. 81.8%
of non-English and English-speaking children with food allergy had an active patient portal at one Yale allergy clinic.
Source: Language barriers in pediatric food allergy care: A single-center study on healthcare disparities
47.6% vs. 20.0%
of Cantonese and English speakers at a Boston Chinatown health center saw a mismatch between a wheezing video and their idea of wheeze.
Source: Screening for asthma in Cantonese-speaking immigrant children
Meet Opalite.
Real-time AI medical interpretation in 150+ languages and dialects, connecting providers and patients in seconds.
- Works on the devices care teams already carry: phones, tablets, computers, and telehealth platforms
- Integrates with all EHRs
- Built for HIPAA-compliant healthcare
- SOC 2 Type II attested security controls
Workflow
How Opalite fits allergy and immunology care
| Stage | What happens | How Opalite supports it |
|---|---|---|
| Allergy clinic visit | Reaction history, skin and blood test results, anaphylaxis action plans | Two-way spoken interpretation on the exam-room tablet or phone, with nothing to book ahead |
| Food and drug challenges | Oral food challenges, penicillin challenges, symptom checks at every dose | Guardian checks each interpreted sentence about reaction signs and stopping rules. |
| Shots and follow-up | Allergy immunotherapy injections, biologic visits, reaction and refill calls | Interpretation over any phone line or by video in Zoom and Microsoft Teams |
Clinical use cases
Interpret the conversations that matter most
Using the epinephrine auto-injector
EnglishPress the auto-injector into the outer thigh and hold it for 3 seconds. Then call 911.
SpanishPresione el autoinyector contra la parte externa del muslo y manténgalo 3 segundos. Luego llame al 911.
Waiting after an allergy shot
EnglishPlease wait here in the clinic for 30 minutes after your allergy shot.
Chinese (Mandarin)打完过敏针后，请在诊所这里等候30分钟。
Symptoms during a food challenge
Arabicأشعر بحكة في فمي وضيق في حلقي.
EnglishMy mouth feels itchy and my throat feels tight.
An old penicillin reaction
EnglishWhat happened when you took penicillin, and how many years ago was it?
Spanish¿Qué le pasó cuando tomó penicilina, y hace cuántos años fue?
Reading food labels
EnglishCheck every label for milk, even on foods your child has eaten before.
Chinese (Mandarin)每个食品标签都要检查是否含有牛奶，即使是孩子以前吃过的食物也要检查。
Pricing
Pricing for allergy and immunology practices
Hours of observation, one flat rate. Hours of observation during a food or drug challenge add nothing to a flat, deployment-scoped rate.
In your area
25.5 million people in the U.S. speak English less than “very well.”
How many live near you? Search your state, ZIP code, or town.
Darker states have a higher share of residents who speak English less than very well; shading is logarithmic, relative to the highest-share state.
| State | Share | People |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17.2% | 6,377,000 |
| Texas | 13.1% | 3,532,000 |
| New York | 13.1% | 2,486,000 |
| New Jersey | 12.2% | 1,060,000 |
| Florida | 11.8% | 2,389,000 |
| Hawaii | 11.2% | 152,900 |
| Nevada | 11.1% | 320,200 |
| Massachusetts | 9.5% | 631,900 |
| New Mexico | 8.7% | 172,700 |
| Illinois | 8.5% | 1,027,000 |
| Connecticut | 8.4% | 288,200 |
| Rhode Island | 8.4% | 87,250 |
| Arizona | 8.1% | 542,400 |
| Washington | 7.6% | 547,600 |
| Maryland | 7.1% | 411,700 |
| Virginia | 5.8% | 469,000 |
| Colorado | 5.5% | 295,600 |
| Georgia | 5.4% | 541,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5.4% | 34,600 |
| Oregon | 5.4% | 214,100 |
| Nebraska | 5.1% | 93,560 |
| Delaware | 4.9% | 45,460 |
| Utah | 4.7% | 140,000 |
| Kansas | 4.5% | 124,100 |
| Minnesota | 4.5% | 239,600 |
| North Carolina | 4.5% | 439,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 4.4% | 544,000 |
| Alaska | 4.3% | 29,650 |
| Oklahoma | 3.8% | 142,200 |
| Idaho | 3.7% | 62,850 |
| Iowa | 3.4% | 100,800 |
| Michigan | 3.4% | 318,900 |
| Arkansas | 3.2% | 90,380 |
| Indiana | 3.2% | 200,900 |
| Tennessee | 3.1% | 197,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3.0% | 164,200 |
| Louisiana | 2.8% | 123,500 |
| South Carolina | 2.8% | 132,700 |
| Ohio | 2.5% | 281,500 |
| Kentucky | 2.4% | 101,800 |
| New Hampshire | 2.4% | 31,410 |
| Missouri | 2.1% | 123,000 |
| Alabama | 2.1% | 98,720 |
| South Dakota | 1.9% | 15,800 |
| North Dakota | 1.9% | 13,810 |
| Wyoming | 1.8% | 9,923 |
| Mississippi | 1.6% | 44,870 |
| Maine | 1.4% | 18,140 |
| Vermont | 1.3% | 7,705 |
| Montana | 0.8% | 7,731 |
| West Virginia | 0.6% | 11,060 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (states 2017-2021; metros 2024 or 2020-2024). Limited English: residents 5+ who speak English less than “very well.”
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Explore
Where allergy and immunology is practiced
- Primary and multispecialty clinics
- School-based health centers
- Pharmacies and retail health
- Telehealth and virtual care
Related
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