Allergy
An abnormal immune response, leading to the production of antibodies to a harmless substance, called an allergen, giving rise to a range of symptoms. ?
What are allergies?
At 米兰体育, we are dedicated to diagnosing allergies quickly and helping you find the right treatment.
When you have an allergy, it means that your body's immune system reacts to an allergen. This happens when your immune system mistakes the allergen for a harmful invader and produces antibodies.
Whether your allergies are mild or severe and life-threatening, it is important to have the most appropriate diagnostic tests.
Related conditions
Allergic conditions can include:
- perennial and seasonal rhinitis – commonly known as hay fever
- asthma – difficulty in breathing
- anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock – a severe whole body reaction
- allergy to foods such as peanuts, cow's milk, eggs, shellfish etc
- allergy to drugs or anaesthetic agents, e.g. penicillin etc
- oral allergy syndrome – also known as pollen food allergy
- urticaria and angioedema – hives
- eczema – which can range from mild to severe
- gastrointestinal symptoms - diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, reflux, dysphagia, food protein induced enterocolitis, eosinophilic oesophagitis
Allergy tests
The most important aspect of allergy diagnosis is a careful clinical history and examination, backed by tests including:
- skin prick tests – can be carried out in our out-patient department, giving same-day results
- blood tests – including IgE tests
- stool tests
- oral diagnostic challenge tests to foods or drugs
- lung function tests – spirometry and exhaled nitric oxide; exercise tests
Allergy treatment
- advice of dietary avoidance by specialist allergists and dieticians
- advice of management of hay fever, asthma and eczema by specialist allergists and allergy nurses
- oral and subcutaneous immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis and asthma – desensitisation treatment for allergies to grass pollen, tree pollen, house dust mite, cat, dog and horse dander
- oral immunotherapy to foods OIT: oral desensitisation to peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, wheat, eggs, cow's milk, pulses.
Why choose us for allergy care?
At 米兰体育, you can expect:
- specialist allergists with experience in diagnosing, advising on, and treating allergic responses
- multidisciplinary teams who work together to provide you with the best possible care
- the latest allergy diagnostic tests and treatments
- a safe clinical environment in which to offer diagnostic challenge tests and immunotherapy, with an ability to recognise and respond rapidly to an allergic reaction with prompt on-site treatment
Paying for your treatment
We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.
Self-pay patients
We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.
Insured patients
At 米兰体育, we accept private health insurance from most major providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.
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