Allergology
Description: Allergology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and hypersensitivity reactions. These include allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergies and skin rashes. Indications: Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) asthma Food allergies Urticaria (hives) Procedure: Diagnosis: skin tests (prick tests), blood tests (IgE antibodies), provocation tests. Therapy: Avoidance of allergens, drug therapy (antihistamines, corticosteroids), specific immunotherapy…