DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC ALLERGY

The Pediatric Allergy Department in KKCTH specialises in diagnosing and treating a wide range of childhood allergies. Our pediatric allergy doctors treat asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis, food and drug allergies, and insect bite reactions. We provide advanced tests, immunotherapy, and personalised treatments to ease symptoms, prevent flare-ups, and help children live active, healthy lives with confidence.

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