Allergy care
Allergy testing and treatment
Sneezing every morning, itchy rashes, or reactions to food: allergies can affect sleep, work and quality of life. Dr. Sarthak helps find the likely triggers and plans treatment you can follow.
Common allergies
What we see most often
Nose and eyes
Sneezing, blocked or runny nose and itchy eyes, often with dust, pollen or seasons (allergic rhinitis).
Skin
Hives (urticaria), itchy rashes, eczema and swelling of the lips or eyes.
Food
Itching, rash, stomach upset or swelling after certain foods.
Medicines
Rashes or reactions after a medicine, and advice on what to avoid in future.
Insect stings
Large local swelling or reactions after bee or wasp stings.
Breathing
Wheezing or cough triggered by allergens, often linked with asthma.
Testing and treatment
What to expect
1. A detailed history
When symptoms happen, where you are, what you ate or touched, your home and work environment, and family history. This is often the most useful part of the assessment.
2. Examination
Checking the nose, skin, chest and anything else relevant to your symptoms.
3. Testing, if useful
Depending on your symptoms, this may include blood tests such as total and specific IgE. [REVIEW: list the allergy tests you offer or refer for, e.g. skin prick testing.] Samples can be collected at home: see blood tests at home.
4. A treatment plan
Practical steps to reduce exposure to triggers, the right medicines for your symptoms and how to use them, what to do if a reaction happens, and when to come back. If you need a specialist, such as for immunotherapy, Dr. Sarthak will refer you.
Signs of a severe reaction
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
- Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Dizziness, fainting or collapse
- Widespread hives with vomiting
This may be anaphylaxis. Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department now.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an allergy test?
Not always. Many allergies can be identified from a careful history. Testing helps when the trigger is unclear, symptoms are severe or a food allergy is suspected. Dr. Sarthak will advise whether a test will change your treatment.
Should I stop antihistamines before an allergy test?
For some tests, yes. Please ask before stopping any medicine. Dr. Sarthak will tell you what to stop and for how long.
Can allergies be cured?
Most allergies are managed rather than cured. With the right avoidance steps and medicines, symptoms can usually be well controlled. Some people may benefit from referral for allergen immunotherapy.
What is anaphylaxis?
A severe, sudden allergic reaction with swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, dizziness or collapse. It is an emergency: call 112 immediately.
Tired of allergy symptoms?
Book a consultation to find the likely triggers and a plan that works for you.