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Abstract: After a brief description of the origins of allergy, the author will review the state of the art in France at the beginning of the 21st century, emphasizing the obstacles that allergists must overcome. He will follow by outlining some directions to take that will lead to just recognition of allergy as a specialty and allergists as allergy consultants. He will conclude by pointing out the absolute necessity for all practicing allergists and their representative [Copyright &y& Elsevier]