Diagnostics as the first step

Treatment begins with allergy diagnostics, because if we identify the allergen that triggers it, only then can you avoid it in the future. We carry out various allergy tests. This includes the PRICK test, whereby we test respiratory and food allergens. For this, it is necessary to apply a small dose of the allergen to the forearm or insert a small amount of the substance into the skin. After only 20 minutes, we can see whether redness, wheals or other typical reactions have occurred.

It is then clear whether it is a so-called type 1 allergy.
Alternatively, it is possible to use the patch test to search for contact allergies (type 4 allergies). The contact reactions to the allergen usually only occur after several days, which is why we test over this period of time.

If possible, we will stick a test patch with the allergens to be examined on your back on a Monday. After 24 and 72 hours, we take test readings at the clinic. Redness and swelling under the patch can indicate the presence of a contact allergy.

Tailor-made therapy

After successfully diagnosing your allergy, it is possible to treat the symptoms symptomatically. For this purpose, eye drops, nasal sprays, antihistamine tablets and ointments are used.

You will also learn how you can prevent or avoid the allergen in everyday life in the future. Allergies to pollen, dust mite or venoms, however, are much more complicated than a nickel allergy. Specific immunotherapy, also known as hypo- or desensitisation, is therefore required. For hyposensitisation, we give you the allergen in slowly increasing amounts so that your immune system slowly gets accustomed to it.

Injections into the skin or oral administration in the form of drops or tablets can be administered at home. In many cases, hyposensitisation can alleviate the allergic symptoms after just a few weeks.

For a lifelong success, depending on the type and severity of the allergy, therapy over 3-5 years is necessary.