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Allergy and Immunology
Top-tier specialists and medical science experts
Paediatric allergists-immunologists
In-house Swiss laboratory
Allergy and Immunology are a medical field concerned with diagnosing, treating and preventing allergic diseases and immune system disorders. In Medincentre you can consult with an experienced allergologist-immunologist and undergo a comprehensive examination.
What diseases does an allergologist-immunologist treat?
An allergologist-immunologist is concerned with treating a wide spectrum of diseases which include:
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Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
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Bronchial asthma
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
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Urticaria
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Quincke’s oedema
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Food allergy
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Drug allergy
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Insect allergy (allergy to insect bites/stings)
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Immunodeficiency conditions
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Autoimmune diseases
With which symptoms to consult an allergologist-immunologist?
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Frequent colds
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Acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI)
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Influenza
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Bacterial upper respiratory tract infections
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Prolonged inflammatory processes
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Purulent skin lesions
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Frequent recurrences of fungal infections
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General weakness
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Fatigue
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Decreased work capacity without apparent causes
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Increased susceptibility to infections
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History of Quincke’s oedema
Book an appointment in Medincentre
Book an appointment with an allergologist-immunologist in Medincentre in the way most convenient for you: through our mobile app, by leaving a request on the website or by calling us.
We will help you overcome your allergy!
Diagnosing an allergy in Medincentre
In Medincentre we use a comprehensive approach to diagnosing allergological diseases which includes:
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Medical history taking: an allergist will ask detailed questions about your symptoms, lifestyle, family background, and other potentially allergy-related factors
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Examination: the doctor will examine your skin, mucous membranes, perform lung auscultation, and carry out other necessary tests
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Laboratory diagnostics: complete blood count, immunoglobulin level determination, allergy tests, as well as urine and stool analyses (if necessary)
Targeted tests
Allergological tests
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Skin tests: application of a small amount of allergen to the skin for evaluating the organisms reaction
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Provocation tests: introduction of a small amount of allergen into the organism under the doctors supervision for evaluating the organisms reaction (used carefully and only in the confines of the medical centre)
Immunological tests
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Immunoglobulin level determination
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Assessment of leukocyte phagocytic activity
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Complement system analysis
Allergy tests
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Determination of specific antibodies to various allergens (pollen, food, medications, animal fur, and others
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Molecular allergy diagnostics: allows identification of allergies to specific allergen components
Treatment of allergies
Pharmacological treatment
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Antihistamines block the action of histamine, which causes allergy symptoms
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Glucocorticosteroids have anti-inflammatory effects
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Immunotherapy increases the body’s resistance to allergens
Allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT): introduction of steadily increasing doses of allergen into the body in the efforts to decrease sensitivity to it. ASIT is an effective method of treating allergies that allows to reach a long-lasting remission.
VIP patient services
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Clinic greeting and personal escort
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Tailored executive health check-up programs
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Priority scheduling and direct access to specialists
- Transportation up to 500 km from Moscow
- Doctors with 25 years of experience
How to detect an allergen?
To detect an allergen you must consult with an allegologist-immunologist who will conduct the necessary tests (skin tests, complete blood tests).
Can you get rid of an allergy forever?
In some cases you can fully treat an allergy, for example with an ASIT.
How do I prevent the development of allergies in my child?
To prevent allergies in a child breast feeding is recommended, introduction of complementary feeding according to the doctor's recommendations, avoiding contact with allergens.
