Allergy and immunology
Medical specialty focused on the immune system - a complex system of organs, tissues and blood components that normally work together to protect the body from a variety of external threats such as infections and foreign or hazardous substances.
An allergist/immunologist is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat, and manage allergies, asthma, and immunologic disorders including primary immunodeficiency disorders. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, spanning all ages and encompassing various organ systems.
Allergist/immunologists also diagnose and treat chronic conditions such as eczema and sinusitis when allergy-related. An allergist/immunologist also may be involved in the management of congenital or acquired deficiencies of the immune system, autoimmune disease, immune problems related to organ transplantation, and cancers of the immune system.
Allergy and Immunology physicians of GVM International provide comprehensive consultation and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders, asthma, immunodeficiency diseases and immunologic disorders, ranging from the ordinary to the most challenging, for people of all ages.
The reasons for allergist/immunologists consultation are the following symptoms:
- Hives (Urticaria, swelling episodes (Angioedema) and/or skin rash
- Difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, cough, and/or wheezing
- Itchy, watery, and/or puffy eyes
- Sneezing
- Runny and/or itchy nose
- Fatigue
- Nasal congestion
- Post-nasal drip
- Itchy throat and/or ears
- Sinus congestion and/or pain
- Recurrent and/or chronic sinus infections
