Pediatric Allergology

A pediatric allergist is competent in the diagnosis and treatment of such diseases:

• ronchial asthma;
• hay fever;
• atopic dermatitis;
• urticaria;
• food allergies;
• allergic pharyngitis and pharyngotracheitis;
• angioneurotic edema and other manifestations of allergic reactions.

In children under 3 years of age, the main manifestations of allergies are atopic dermatitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema, and most often these are the consequences of food allergies. After 3 years, the most common allergic reactions are household allergies and hay fever, which manifest themselves in the form of rhinitis, conjunctivitis, bronchoobstructive syndrome.

When should you make an appointment with a pediatric allergist at Dobrobut?

Consultation with a pediatric allergist is necessary if symptoms such as:

• cough or asthma attacks on contact with the allergen;
• itching, redness of the eyes, tearing;
• swelling of the extremities and face;
• runny nose that does not pass;
• the appearance of skin rashes;
• sneezing and nasal congestion;
• attacks of difficulty or wheezing.

Importantly! An extremely dangerous manifestation of allergies is anaphylactic shock. It is manifested by a sharp drop in blood pressure, fainting, weakness, heart failure, and shortness of breath. If such symptoms occur - seek medical attention immediately, as every minute is important.

How is a pediatric allergist examined and consulted in Kyiv?

At the beginning of the reception, the specialist collects a complete history, interviews the child or parents, clarifies when the symptoms began, how often they appeared, how they were stopped, whether there were cases of allergic reactions in the family. Additionally, specific tests are prescribed, such as allergen-specific testing, skin tests, biochemical blood tests, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, elimination tests, and other diagnostic methods. Depending on the results of the tests, effective treatment tactics are developed and preventive recommendations are given.

The cost of services and prices for all necessary examinations can be found by calling the call center number or on the clinic's website.