Are you struggling with allergies?

An increasing number of people suffer from allergies caused by different types of allergens. Allergic reactions are not completely harmless and can cause serious consequences in addition to impairing the quality of life. The first step in combatting allergic reactions is accurate and timely diagnosis.

After the appearance of symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, an examination by a specialist is necessary in order to determine whether allergy really exists and which allergen or allergens caused the reaction. It should be noted that the symptoms are often similar to the common cold, as well as that there are hundreds of different allergens.

By determining the blood count, i.e., the number of eosinophils and total IgE antibodies, we can dismiss or confirm the presence of allergic reactions with certainty.

There are specific IgE antibodies for each allergen, so allergen re-introduction causes a reaction with antibodies and the appearance of symptoms of an allergic reaction.

By determining specific IgE antibodies to individual allergens, we can determine which of them is the cause of the reaction.

Based on the way they are introduced into the body, allergens are divided into nutritional and inhalant.

The most common symptoms of food allergies are: redness of the skin, rash, swelling, abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhoea. In case of serious reactions, anaphylactic shock can occur. The most common symptoms of inhalation allergies are: itching and narrowing of the eyes, sneezing, runny nose, cough and exhaustion. In some cases, a rash appears on the skin, which can be dry and cracked.