Immunology and Allergy Diseases
Immunology refers to the science of the immune system. Allergy is a condition where the immune system reacts excessively to substances that it should not normally respond to. Allergic diseases manifest as allergic rhinitis (hay fever, spring allergy), allergic asthma, and skin allergies. In our daily lives, allergenic diseases related to the eyes, nose, and respiratory tract are caused by pollen, dust mites, cat and dog fur, and mold spores. Medications, various chemicals, dyes can cause redness, itching, and swelling on the skin. Certain foods, especially in children (milk, eggs, nuts, fish, seafood), can cause allergic reactions.
Department Services
In our center, respiratory allergens, food allergens, and skin prick tests are performed, and allergy tests in the blood are conducted when necessary. Skin patch tests are carried out for chemical substances. Tests in the skin and blood are conducted for allergies caused by medications.
Allergic diseases include:
• Allergic rhinitis or hay fever
• Eye allergies or allergic conjunctivitis
• Allergic asthma
• Urticaria (Hives)
• Medication allergy
• Insect allergy
• Bee allergy
• Food allergy
• Eczema
• Atopic dermatitis
