How allergies appear

Essentially, an allergy is an inadequate immune system response to a pathogen. The body perceives it aggressively, releasing various substances and triggering defense processes. These would be the typical manifestations of allergies:

• tearfulness;
• skin redness, itching, rashes;
• high temperature;
• chills;
• shortness of breath;
• loss of consciousness.

Over time, the reaction only gets worse, going from a fairly harmless form to a dangerous one. In local allergies, a rash will appear on the skin at the site of contact with the allergen; in food reactions, gas, bloating, and nausea are observed.

Allergens can be everything from medications to pollen and mold, there is a reaction to cold and heat, food, insect bites, household chemicals.

What are the main triggers for allergies:

• heredity;
• prolonged contact with an allergen (toxins, animal hair, mold);
• Immune system failure, when special proteins begin to react to a particular pathogen.

Allergies can occur in anyone at any age, so it is important to watch for symptoms and see a doctor in time for diagnosis.

Allergy diagnosis

At the Israeli clinic “MDI” you can undergo a complete allergy diagnosis:

1. Examination and consultation with an allergist with a detailed history.
2. Skin allergy testing, where probable allergens are applied to scratched skin.
3. Application test: the allergen is applied to uninjured skin and covered with a bandage.
4. Blood test for antibodies.
5. A provocation test where the allergen is directly injected into the body. Requires high professionalism of the doctor to buy the reaction in time.

Other tests and exams are also ordered if necessary. It is recommended to memorize the cases of allergic reaction to gather maximum useful information for the doctor.

Why not treating allergies is dangerous

As mentioned above, the body’s reaction to an allergen can progress. For example, a mild runny nose can develop into maxillary sinusitis or bronchial asthma. Another complication can be anaphylactic shock, an extremely acute reaction to an allergen. If not treated, shock leads to death. The aggravation of allergies significantly impairs the quality of life, so early treatment is recommended.

How to treat allergies

Most over-the-counter medications only relieve symptoms, not treat the root of the problem. Effective treatment can be prescribed by an allergist, taking into account the type of disease and the patient’s condition.

Which option will suit you – you can find out at an appointment with an allergist in Israel in the clinic “MDI”. Proper treatment allows you to achieve remission, which will get rid of unpleasant symptoms for a long time.