Allergy

Usually, Allergy happens when you react to an environmental substance that is non-dangerous to most people. Such substances are found in pollen, dust mites, insects, ticks, pets, molds, foods, and some medicines, also known as allergens.
Allergy

Allergy symptoms may include:

  • Sneezing
  • Itching in your nose, eyes, or roof of the mouth
  • Runny, stuffy nose
  • Watery, red, or swollen eyes (conjunctivitis)
  • Rashes
  • Hives (a rash with raised red patches)
  • Stomach cramps
  • Vomiting
  • Chronic or Intermittent Cough
  • Wheezing
  • Chest Tightness
  • Dyspnea

Allergy can be diagnosed with proper medical history and tests like skin tests, blood tests etc. For Allergic Asthma Diagnosis, Spirometry, Impulse Oscillometry, FENO, etc. tests are to be done. Allergy treatment depends on the type of allergy and the extent of symptoms. Usually, avoidance of culprit allergen is advised for symptom control anti-allergic tablets are prescribed. In asthma, inhalers are the preferred mode of treatment. Allergen Immunotherapy remains the only curative treatment that addresses the root cause of allergic disease. You can avail of all these treatments by visiting Dr. Tarun Kumar Baid, who is certified by the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology and the University of Colorado for the treatment of allergic diseases.

Dr. Tarun Kumar Baid

Dr. Tarun Kumar Baid

Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care in Siliguri

MBBS (North Bengal Medical College),
MD Respiratory Medicine (Sardar Patel Medical College)
DAA (Asthma & Allergy) University of Colorado, USA

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