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Treatment of allergic diseases
Elimination of the allergen

The first and basic rule in the treatment of allergies is the elimination of the allergen, which is still not possible, for example. with allergy to pollen and mite. Then it is necessary to reduce exposure to allergens by certain measures which we have already described.
Vaccination against Allergy

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Allergy vaccination is also known as hiposenzibilizacija or immunotherapy. With this treatment, the patient becomes less sensitive to certain allergens, sensitization does not normally bring to the boil completely. We decide to vaccinate, when the conventional measures and medications can achieve the desired success. Take place at regular intervals. Each patient injected a larger amount of allergen. This type of treatment is most effective when allergy to insects and grasses, and other types of allergies are less successful results. Immunotherapy for 3 to 5 years.
Pharmacotherapy

Do not tamper for medication without first consulting your doctor! Only your doctor can assess the reasonableness of a particular drug therapy.

Antihistamines

Antihistamines are most effective in treating allergic rhinitis and skin lesions. For these diseases are drug of choice. Newer antihistamines have few side effects and are safe. Research has shown that antihistamines prevent the occurrence of allergic march or crossing the skin allergy respiratory allergy in children, but also the development preventers serious forms of allergy.

Adrenalin

In severe allergic reactions to anaphylactic shock, use epinephrine. It is given by injection into a muscle or vein. People who have already had a severe allergic reaction, for example. insect sting, your doctor may prescribe adrenaline in the form of an injection and get it at the first signs of severe allergic reactions inject themselves.

Corticosteroids

In allergic reactions the immune system cells accumulate and secrete many substances that cause inflammation. This inflammation is treated with corticosteroids. When asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways and inhaled corticosteroids in patients even when no symptoms. Thus preventing the delayed effects of inflammation and transformation bronhov.
The corticosteroids prevent the reaction to allergens, which occur several hours after contact with the allergen.

Attention!
Patients who experience severe allergic reactions should always carry a set of first-aid to them by the doctor.