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Allergy is an exaggerated response of the immune system to substances that, for most people, are completely harmless: pollen, mites, certain foods, animal hair, or certain medications. When the immune system identifies them as a threat, it triggers a series of symptoms that can range from a simple runny nose to severe reactions such as anaphylaxis.
Many people live for years with symptoms that they attribute to other causes — frequent colds, digestive problems, skin rashes— without knowing that they have an allergy.
A correct diagnosis completely changes the quality of life of the patient.
Frequent sneezing, persistent congestion or nasal discharge, itchy eyes, tearing, chronic cough or difficulty breathing, especially at certain times of the year or when exposed to certain environments.
Urticaria, angioedema, eczema or contact dermatitis: redness, itching, inflammation or blisters on the skin that appear recurrently without apparent cause.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain after eating certain foods, which may indicate a food allergy.
Anaphylaxis is the most severe allergic reaction: it appears suddenly, can affect several organs simultaneously, and requires urgent medical attention. If you have experienced a severe reaction, it is essential that an allergist evaluates your case.
Identifying exactly what the patient is allergic to is fundamental to designing the appropriate treatment. In our allergology unit, we perform a comprehensive evaluation that includes:
We analyze the symptoms, their frequency, the contexts in which they appear, and the possible triggers to guide diagnostic tests.
We apply small amounts of allergens to the skin to quickly and accurately identify the substances that cause the allergic reaction.
Through blood analysis, we determine the levels of antibodies against specific allergens; this is especially useful when skin tests are inconclusive.
In some cases, we perform controlled exposure tests to confirm the diagnosis, especially in food allergies or drug allergies.
The first step in any allergy is to identify and, to the extent possible, reduce exposure to the responsible allergen. Our team guides the patient with practical guidelines adapted to their situation and environment.
Antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, bronchodilators, and other medications allow for the control of symptoms and improve the patient's quality of life in a quick and safe manner.
Immunotherapy is the only treatment that acts on the cause of the allergy, not just the symptoms. It consists of administering progressively increasing doses of the allergen so that the immune system learns to tolerate it. It is especially effective in respiratory allergies such as allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Patients at risk of anaphylaxis receive training on how to act in the event of a severe reaction and, when indicated, they are prescribed self-injectable adrenaline to use in an emergency.
Dr. Esperanza Sanz Romero treats each case individually, with the time and attention that an allergic diagnosis requires.
We perform all the necessary tests without external referral, with the results integrated into the patient's medical history.
In the event of serious reactions during testing or immunotherapy, we have all the resources of a private referral hospital to ensure the patient's safety.
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