Articles on allergist-immunologist

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

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 sometimes the answers may not be found at the end of this hour. I have been working as a pediatric immunologist for more than 2

Main symptoms of pet dander allergy Allergy to pets is an allergic reaction to proteins contained in the cells of the epidermis, saliva or urine of animals. The main symptoms of pet dander allergy are sneezing and runny nose. In some cases, this may manifest as difficulty breathing and an attack of

Causes and symptoms of contact dermatitis Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that occurs under the influence of external or internal factors. The cause of nodular dermatitis is a virus. The main manifestations of the disease: redness of the skin, severe itching, rash, watery blisters, formati

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

Pains in the right hypochondrium: why the stomach hurts Everyone feels a stomach ache from time to time. Most of the causes of this condition are easily diagnosed and treated on an outpatient basis. But pain can be a sign of a serious pathology that requires emergency hospitalization. It is importan

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 produce

Since May 2018, a new vaccination calendar has been introduced in Ukraine, recognized by European experts. Vaccination centers in Kyiv and other cities of Ukraine operate in private and state specialized medical institutions. On the website of our clinic you can find information about the diseases a

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

Summer pleases us with a wide variety of fruits and berries, rich in vitamins and minerals and useful for the growing body. But are they all equally safe for children with allergies? First of all, it is better to use seasonal fruits and berries. If they are grown in artificial conditions, they can

Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis Lymphadenopathy – this is a condition of hyperplasia (enlargement) of lymph nodes. This term is a preliminary diagnosis that requires further clarification with the help of clinical and laboratory examination and observation in dynamics. Th