Ziborova Yuliia Volodymyrivna
Pediatric allergist
Allergology
When is an allergist consultation necessary?
- Respiratory disorders: nasal congestion, watery discharge, and sneezing lasting more than 10-14 days without a fever (signs of chronic or seasonal allergic rhinitis).
- Ophthalmological manifestations: redness of the conjunctiva, itching, and profuse tearing, especially during the pollen season.
- Skin reactions: localized or generalized rashes, intense itching, flaking, or blistering (symptoms of hives, contact, or atopic dermatitis).
- Bronchopulmonary symptoms: dry cough, shortness of breath, a feeling of air restriction, or wheezing (indicating a high risk of bronchial asthma development).
- Acute and systemic reactions: localized soft tissue swelling, gastrointestinal distress after consuming specific products (food allergy), taking medications, or insect stings.
- Recurrent reactions: the appearance of the same symptoms after contact with certain foods, medications, animals, dust, cosmetics, or other potential allergens.
Services
SCIT (Subcutaneous Immunotherapy)
21 000 ₴
Consultation with an allergist
1 000 ₴
Diagnostic allergy testing using the prick test method (1 allergen)
300 ₴
Skin prick testing for 12 allergens
3 600 ₴
Specialists
Allergy diagnosis
During the consultation, the doctor assesses the patient’s symptoms and medical history, then determines the appropriate scope of testing.
Main diagnostic methods:
Laboratory blood tests identify specific antibodies to various allergens, including pollen, animal dander, foods, and mold. This method is suitable for children and can be used during an exacerbation.Skin tests assess the body’s reaction to standardized allergens and help confirm the diagnosis.
Test results help distinguish allergies from food intolerance and other conditions and determine the appropriate treatment plan.
If necessary, the following specialists may be involved in the diagnostic process
- Endocrinologist
- Gastroenterologist
Allergies require accurate diagnosis
Allergic reactions often masquerade as prolonged colds, dermatological conditions, or food poisoning. Uncontrolled use of antihistamines only masks the symptoms but does not eliminate the underlying immune inflammation.
A timely allergist consultation allows differentiating a true allergy from an infection or food intolerance. The doctor identifies the exact disease trigger and prescribes a protocol-based treatment to stop the progression of the illness.
Allergy treatment: why pills and drops are just a temporary fix?
Every year, thousands of people search online for the best allergy pills or buy yet another allergy nasal spray just to survive the season. However, constantly suppressing symptoms is fighting the aftermath, not the root cause. Whether it’s an exhausting ragweed allergy or a sudden cat allergy, antihistamines only mask the discomfort for a few hours.
If you regularly suffer from hives, the causes and treatment must be determined strictly by a doctor. Self-medication often leads to complications and turns the condition into a chronic disease. So, the ultimate question patients ask during a consultation is: how to cure allergies forever?
Modern evidence-based medicine has an effective answer: ASIT (Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy).
What is ASIT and how does it work?
The core of the therapy is simple: the body is gradually introduced to microdoses of the allergen until the immune system stops overreacting to it. Think of it as a workout for your immunity. Today, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is widely available – these are special drops or under-the-tongue tablets that are convenient to take at home, making it a perfect option for children.
At the Doctor Sam medical center, we select a customized ASIT course for every patient. This is the only medical method that targets the actual cause of the disease. It allows patients to safely adopt pets, breathe freely during spring, and forget about swallowing daily handfuls of pills for years to come.
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