Allergy and Asthma
Allergy
Allergy is an abnormal immune response to typically harmless substances in the environment, known as allergens. When someone with allergies comes into contact with an allergen, their immune system reacts by producing antibodies (IgE) and releasing chemicals such as histamine, which leads to allergic symptoms.
Common Allergens:
- Pollen: From trees, grasses, and weeds.
- Dust Mites: Tiny organisms found in house dust.
- Pet Dander: Skin flakes or proteins from animals like cats and dogs.
- Mould: Fungi that thrive in damp environments.
- Certain Foods: Such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish.
- Insect Venom: From stings of bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants.
- Latex: Found in gloves, balloons, and some medical products.
Mechanism
Allergies develop when the immune system mistakes a substance (allergen) as harmful and reacts to it. Genetic predisposition plays a role, as allergies tend to run in families. Environmental factors, such as exposure to allergens early in life, also contribute to the development of allergies.
Diagnosis:
- Medical History and Physical Examination
- Allergy Testing
- Blood Test (Specific IgE Test): Measures levels of IgE antibodies to specific allergens in the blood (e.g., ImmunoCAP test).
- Skin Prick Test: Small amounts of allergens are pricked into the skin to observe for a reaction (swelling, redness).
- Challenge Tests
Dr Danish Qureshi is the best General physician in jagatpura Jaipur. Dr Danish Qureshi treats Allergies by
- Avoidance of Allergens
- Identifying and avoiding triggers whenever possible (e.g., using allergen-proof covers for bedding in case of dust mite allergy).
- Medications
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants.
- Corticosteroids
- Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
- Emergency Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Autoinjectors: For individuals with severe allergies (anaphylaxis)
- Education and Management Plan
Dr Danish Qureshi is the Best Allergy & Asthma Specialist In Jaipur. He can provide you with up-to-date information on all aspects of allergy, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity.
Asthma
Asthma is an allergic reaction to mainly pollen, cold, dust, smoke and sometimes to some foods and drugs
In asthma the airways become hypersensitive and they get contracted and narrowed which causes difficulty in breathing and produces a sound while passing through narrower airways known as wheezing.
Symptoms of Asthma
- Shortness of breath
- Dyspnea
- Chest tightness
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Increased respiratory rate
When its severe it may cause bluish discolouration of lips and body known as cyanosis, difficulty in speaking, wheezing, drop in oxygen saturation, drowsiness, confusion and even death if not treated properly.
Diagnosis is based on
- History
- Physical examination
- Pulmonary function tests
- Bronchodilator reversibility test
- Allergy test
- Chest xray
- Peak flow monitoring
Dr Danish Qureshi is the best General physician in jagatpura Jaipur. He treats Asthma with a combination of medicines. MEDTALK is regarded as the Best Asthma Hospital in Jagatpura, Jaipur .It was established under the able leadership of Dr.Danish Qureshi who is a known “Specialist of Allergy and Asthma”. MEDTALK is known for providing world-class snoring, asthma treatment and care to respiratory patients in Jaipur.