Allergy
Allergy diagnostics and therapy in Basel: skin tests, blood tests and individual treatment of allergic conditions.
What is an allergy
An allergy is an excessive defensive reaction of the immune system to normally harmless substances in the environment (allergens, e.g. pollen). It manifests itself in various, yet typical symptoms.
The most common forms include
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Hay fever
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Asthma
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Atopic dermatitis
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Contact allergies
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Food allergies
How does it develop
Allergies are based on highly complex defence mechanisms of our body. Harmless environmental substances are recognised by our immune system as foreign substances and fought off. This triggers various, often inflammatory reactions.
What can we do about it
First, we make a diagnosis using
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Detailed interviews regarding your medical history and symptoms
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Various skin tests (allergy tests)
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Blood tests
The treatment includes
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Precise information about where the allergy-triggering substances occur and how to avoid them
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Therapy with ointments, sprays and tablets
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Allergen immunotherapy (hyposensitisation)