Our focus areas
Allergology
Allergology deals with allergic diseases.
The frequency of allergic diseases is increasing. Currently, 15–20 % of children are assumed to be affected. Besides a familial predisposition, other factors such as lifestyle are decisive for the occurrence of allergies. The most common allergic diseases in childhood are atopic dermatitis, asthma, hay fever, and food, drug and insect-venom allergies.
Range of services
- Allergy test (prick, RAST test)
- Nasal allergen provocations
- Asthma diagnostics (see Pulmonology)
- Food challenges
- Specific immunotherapy (“allergy shots”, formerly hyposensitisation)
Food allergies
Diets in childhood mean a restriction in the quality of life of children and their families. Please talk to us if your children “suffer from a diet”. Many diets are unnecessary and can be ended under medical supervision.