Diagnosis and treatment of allergic reactions

During the diagnosis, the doctor asks about the moments when symptoms appear, their connection with certain factors (for example, seasonality, contact with animals or the use of certain foods). Skin tests or a blood test for specific IgE help identify the specific allergens causing the reaction. Diagnostic tests confirm the presence of allergies. In some cases, additional examinations are prescribed by a doctor, for example, spirometry to assess lung function.

First of all, avoid contact with the allergen, if possible. To relieve the symptoms, drugs are used that block the action of allergy mediators, reduce itching, swelling, nasal congestion and other manifestations. The modern treatment method is allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT). It helps to reduce sensitivity to the allergen by gradually introducing microdoses of the culpable allergen. This method is effective for seasonal allergies, pollen allergies, and house dust mites. This treatment method is prescribed only by an allergist and is carried out only under the supervision of a doctor.

After completing the course of treatment, it is important for the patient to continue to avoid contact with allergens and follow the doctor's recommendations. In case of seasonal allergies, medications taken before the start of the flowering season and ASIT, which can completely cure some types of allergies, become an effective preventive measure.