DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC ALLERGY

Scope of services in Allergy Clinic:

1. Consultation for common childhood allergic diseases

  • Allergic rhinitis when it is persistent & poorly controlled despite medical treatment
  • Refractory Asthma
  • Allergic conjunctivitis – Recurrent & persistent
  • Severe uncontrolled atopic dermatitis / Eczema
  • Chronic Urticaria
  • Angioedema
  • Food Allergy, Drug Allergy & Insect bite Allergy

2. Allergic skin prick test –The gold standard test involved in Allergen identification and Allergen avoidance. It is a simple outpatient test done by the Allergist.

3. Allergy blood testing

4. Pulmonary function testing (FENO, IOS & SPIROMETRY) for children with respiratory allergies

5. Allergen Immunotherapy or Desensitization of the Allergen in selected patients with refractory IgE mediated allergy.

6. Biologicals use in selected children with refractory Allergies