What is Allergy?

Description of the disease

Allergy is the immune system's reaction to harmful substances such as pollen, dust, food products or animal fur. When a person with allergies comes into contact with these substances, their body begins to exhibit various symptoms, such as skin rash, itching, runny nose, cough, and others.

Classification

• By causes: allergic and non-allergic
• By manifestations: skin, respiratory, food and others
• By severity: mild, moderate, severe

Symptoms

• Skin rash and itching
• Runny nose and nasal congestion
• Cough and difficulty breathing
• Eye or skin swelling

Causes

Genetic predisposition, environmental factors, improper diet.

Diagnosis

Allergy can be diagnosed using skin testing, allergy challenge tests, or immunological blood tests.

Treatment

Treatment for allergies includes medications, inhalers, hormonal preparations, and desensitization.

Prevention

Avoiding contact with allergens, regular cleaning, proper nutrition.

Doctor

Allergist-immunologist or pediatric allergist.