Articles on allergology-immunology

Splenomegaly. Causes, symptoms, treatment of an enlarged spleen Splenomegaly - what is it, how is it treated, is it dangerous? These questions are asked by patients to whom doctors have announced such a diagnosis. Splenomegaly is any enlargement of the spleen that can occur as a result of a wide var

What to do at home when bitten by a bee or wasp Summer is the time for vacations, trips to the sea, fruits and vegetables and... wasps with bees. These insects are especially active in the warm period and meeting them often turns into combat. A wasp can attack without being provoked, its sting is sa

Symptoms and treatment of bronchial asthma in children Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract, which in people with increased sensitivity to triggers is accompanied by bronchial obstruction of varying degrees. The main symptoms of asthma: wheezing attacks, diffic

Epstein-Barr virus symptoms, treatment According to statistics, 90% of people over the age of 40 have the Epstein-Barr virus in their bodies. Most develop immunity to the virus, but in some cases special treatment (especially supportive) should be carried out. The symptoms of the Epstein-Barr virus

How to recognize and treat allergic contact dermatitis in children and adults Injury of the skin by various chemical agents can lead to its inflammation. If these substances have allergenic properties, contact allergic dermatitis occurs, the symptoms of which are quite easy to recognize, but treatme

First aid at home for Quincke's edema Angioedema (angioedema) is a local tissue swelling that occurs suddenly. It appears most often on the face (lips, tongue, mucous membrane of the mouth and/or throat, eyelids) or on the hands. Treatment of an allergic reaction in the form of angioedema should be

This question is answered in his article by a pediatrician, children's immunologist of MM ""Dobrobut"" Natalia Bravistov. When I am asked how to strengthen immunity, I first smile and then ask questions. There are many questions. The conversation can take half an hour, or maybe an hour. But sometim

Prevention and treatment of diathesis in children The common term "diathesis" is not a diagnosis, as many believe for some reason. This is a congenital anomaly of the constitution - a borderline condition characterized by the risk of a number of diseases. The cause of diathesis in infants is a hered

Strengthening immunity in children, main types All parents, without exception, should know how to increase the child's immunity. The methods of strengthening the baby's defenses are aimed at making the little person subject to as little risk of contracting infectious diseases as possible. To convey

Treatment of cold allergy in children and adults Cold allergy is the increased sensitivity of the body to low temperature. This condition is observed not only in winter. In some patients, cold allergy manifests itself in the warm season - for example, after swimming in cold water, staying in a room

Tetanus vaccination for children: why vaccination is necessary Tetanus is an acute infectious disease caused by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is usually found in soil, dust, and manure. Spores of the pathogen, as a rule, enter the body through a wound. Tetanus bacillus produces t

Since January 2015, a new vaccination plan recognized by European experts has been introduced in Ukraine. Vaccination centers in Kyiv and other cities of Ukraine operate in private and state specialized medical institutions. On the website of our clinic https://dobrobut.com/ you can find information

Symptoms of hay fever and other types of fever A rise in body temperature accompanied by chills is called a fever. This condition indicates the presence of a pathological process in the body. Such hyperthermia in children and adults should be promptly diagnosed and stopped, as it can lead to death.

HIV - causes and ways of infection, first signs, prevention Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infectious disease that was first described in 1981. The virus is characterized by slow development, so it may not manifest itself for a long time. However, medicine identifies the first signs of HIV

Possible causes of itching of the skin of the body: which doctor to contact Skin itching is an unpleasant feeling that is accompanied by the need for mechanical irritation of the skin, that is, a person constantly wants to scratch the irritated area. Types of skin itching depend on the reasons that

Methods of treatment and prevention of seasonal allergies in children and adults "Seasonal allergy" (pollinosis) is a term used to denote allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Every spring, summer and autumn, pollen from trees and grasses moves with air currents, gets on the mucous membranes of the nose, ey

Bullworm: treatment of adults and children Vebulosis, the treatment of which is difficult and long, belongs to dermatological diseases. It is characterized by rapid progression and severe course, affects both adults and children. Reasons for the development of pemphigus The etiology of pemphigus in

Symptoms of milk intolerance in children Milk allergy is a type of food allergy that occurs most often in childhood. According to statistics, every twelfth inhabitant of our planet had such a pathology as a child. The main cause of allergy to cow's milk in infants is considered to be the imperfectio