Kolesnikova Hanna Volodymyrivna

Work experience: 5 years

Education:

• Luhansk State Medical University;
• Sumy State University Medical Institute;
• Shupyk National University of Health of Ukraine, internship in the specialty “Anesthesiology and Intensive Care” and specialization “Allergology”

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology;
• member of the Association of Allergists of Ukraine;
• attendance of specialized courses, conferences and master classes.

Areas of professional development:

• studying updated recommendations on the UpToDate, PubMed, EAACI portals;
• learning English to gain access to international medical resources.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of seasonal and year-round allergies, such as allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma;
• diagnostics and treatment of skin allergies: acute and chronic urticaria, allergic contact dermatitis, angioedema, photodermatosis;
• management of patients with food allergies;
• management of patients with drug allergy;
• allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT);
• skin testing: prick test and patch test;
• performing spirometry to assess respiratory function.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• anesthesiology and intensive care;
• pediatric allergology.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. My favorite movies and TV shows include Game of Thrones and Shawshank Redemption. I am passionate about literature, particularly the Harry Potter series and American Gods by Neil Gaiman."

Doctor's advice:

• "Take care of your health, follow your doctor's recommendations and avoid self-medication. Consult a specialist at the first symptoms of the disease to avoid complications. Remember, timely consultation is the key to a quick recovery!"