Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Diseases

Recently, allergic diseases and asthma are far more common. Many reasons underpin this increase. As the prevalence of allergic diseases increases, diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases by specialised physicians become more important.

Allergy can be defined as hypersensitivity reactions of the immune system against allergens, which are harmless in normal circumstances. The most common allergens are mites, pollens, fungus, animal fur and epithelium, food and insect venoms. Allergic diseases generally affect the upper or lower respiratory tract, eyes, skin and digestive system. Allergic diseases are not disorders of an organ system. Allergic diseases should be evaluated as a whole, and long-term treatments should be planned rather than symptomatic ones that save the day. It is necessary for children with allergic complaints to be assessed, followed up and treated by a pediatric immunologist.

Which diseases are tested and treated?

• Asthma
• Allergic flu
• Wheezy child
• Eczema
• Urticaria (Hives)
• Contact dermatitis
• Eye Allergy
• Food Allergy
• Drug allergies
• Insect allergies
• Occupational allergies
• Anaphylaxis (allergic shock)
• Hereditary angioedema
• Immune deficiencies

Which diagnosis methods are performed?

• Allergy Tests
• Patch Tests
• Pulmonary function tests
• Exercise test
• Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Scintigraphy
• Radiology studies
• Sweat test
• Laboratory tests,

Which treatment methods are available?

• Preventive Methods
• Medication therapy
• Allergy vaccination (sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy)

We are different from other hospitals regarding diagnosis and follow-up of Asthma!

We make a difference from other hospitals with exercise tests along with allergy tests and pulmonary function testing for the diagnosis of asthma. We use immunotherapy in the form of sublingual drops and subcutaneous injections in the treatment of asthma. The success rate of immunotherapy is 70-80% for asthma and almost 100% for allergic flu. Treating asthma and allergic diseases with immunotherapy increases the quality of life in children. We provide less medication and a more comfortable life.