Some patients may experience adverse side effects, such as headache, nausea or dry mouth, after taking drugs. In some rare cases, however, the patient may experience an allergic reaction. It is important to distinguish between a side effect of a drug and an allergic reaction, since side effects can occur in any person if he … Read more
A drug allergy is defined as the reaction of the immune system to a particular drug. In an intolerance, on the other hand, the reaction is produced by other alternative mechanisms. The immune system is capable of producing such reactions by different mechanisms, which means that not all allergic reactions are identical. Thus, reactions can … Read more
Adverse drug reactions are a problem of great importance nowadays, due to the large number of existing drugs and their wide use. In many cases it is important to test for drug allergy, as a suspected allergy may imply the use of more expensive and less effective alternative treatments. Adverse drug reactions can affect 10% … Read more
Pruritus is a tingling or irritation of the skin that causes a continuous urge to scratch. It is an unpleasant sensation that can occur all over the body or be localized to a specific area. Pruritus is a very frequent symptom in the Allergology office. Types of pruritus There are two types of pruritus: generalized … Read more
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. It usually affects 20% of children. In recent years, much research is being done on the role that the gut microbiota may play in the onset and progression of AD, with the aim of improving the control of the disease. The impact … Read more
The number of children with allergic disorders is increasing in Europe. Major allergic diseases in children Allergists speak of “the allergic march” to designate the evolution that atopic children usually undergo throughout their lives. Atopic children are those who are genetically predisposed to suffer from allergic diseases. We will mention, in chronological order, the problems … Read more
Hereditary angioedema is, so that we all understand each other, a chronic disease of autosomal dominant inheritance, which is complicated to explain, but I will try. It is caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of the complement system, specifically of the C1 inhibitor, a key protein in the inflammation cascade. When it is missing, it … Read more
The last few weeks have seen the onset of deconfinement, but with it comes an increased risk of being exposed to pollen particles in the air. In fact, I personally almost find these first days more dangerous when the pollination figures are not very high. Why? Because we are not aware of their existence until … Read more
Prevalence More than 150 million Europeans suffer from allergic diseases, and by the year 2050 they will affect 50% of the population of the western world. In Catalonia there are almost 2.5 million allergy sufferers and in Spain, 16 million. One of the pathologies that has increased the most in the last decade is food … Read more
Allergy is a disorder of the immune system in which the immune system responds to harmless substances, causing an allergic reaction. Early diagnosis and timely treatment can prevent possible future complications. It is essential that all adults caring for the child are aware of the disease and the therapeutic measures. What is allergy? Allergy is … Read more