ALLERGY
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ALLERGY
An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are
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Pollen
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Dust mites
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Mold spores
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Pet dander
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Food
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Insect stings
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Medicines e.t.c
Normally, our immune system fights germs. It is our body's defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a false alarm. Genes and the environment probably both play a role. Allergies are a common chronic disorder. They afflict people of all ages, often beginning in childhood or young adult years. They can be seasonal or perennial (year-round), depending on the offending allergens
Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling, or asthma. Allergies can range from minor to severe. Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction that can be life-threatening. Doctors use skin and blood tests to diagnose allergies
Why Allergy Testing?
It can be useful to know what you are allergic to in order to decrease exposure through avoidance and environmental modification. Allergy skin prick testing is the gold standard through out the world to diagnose which allergens are causing disease. These results are used to specifically treat those offending allergens with immunotherapy.
What is Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy, or allergy desensitization, is a treatment in which patients are exposed to their most significant allergens in order to desensitize their immune system to those allergens. Rather than treat the symptoms with medications, immunotherapy actually eliminates the underlying allergy. Increasing doses of the allergen are administered over time to induce tolerance and immunity is usually maintained for several more years.
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
Traditional allergy shots induce the immune system to fight allergies safely, effectively, and naturally. Beginning with small doses and increasing gradually on a weekly basis, the therapy continues until a maintenance level is achieved. The maintenance dose is then injected on a less frequent basis.
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World Allergy Organisation (WAO)
Recommends allergen skin prick tests in
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ALLERGIC RHINITIS
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ASTHMA
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ECZEMA
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FOOD ALLERGY
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DRUG ALLERGY
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INSECT STING ALLERGY
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ANAPHYLAXIS