Specific immunotherapy

Allergy is a very common disease all over the world, about 40% of people on the planet suffer from its manifestations. It represents the emergence of a specific immune response to various substances. In most cases, allergy occurs upon contact with certain foods, dust, household chemicals, tree pollen, etc. In this case, the immune system, in response to contact with the allergen, begins to produce antibodies that trigger the allergic process.

This leads to unpleasant symptoms such as:

coughing, sneezing;
itching;
lacrimation;
asthma attacks;
swelling of certain areas of the body;
rashes on the skin at the site of contact with the allergen.

The most dangerous manifestation of allergy is anaphylactic shock - a rapid and sharp increase in the body's sensitivity to the allergen. The condition is extremely life-threatening, as there is a sharp decrease in pressure, accompanied by fainting, weakness, impaired heart function, and suffocation. Anaphylactic shock requires immediate assistance and subsequent resuscitation by medical personnel.

The process of treating allergies is lengthy and not always effective. However, the modern ASI technique is the only effective way to gain control over allergic manifestations or completely get rid of them.

What is ASI?

Allergen-specific immunotherapy is a modern method of treating allergic diseases, which implies the introduction of increasing doses of an allergen into the patient's body, to which he is hypersensitive. This leads to a gradual stop of the excessive activity of the cells of the immune system to this allergen. The treatment process takes some time, sometimes it may take from 3 to 5 years, but after the course, it is possible to achieve a stable remission of severe allergic diseases. This method can be used in adults and children over 5 years old. The technique is effective for various types of allergies, but ASI food allergens are not treated.

Indications:

treatment of IgE-mediated allergic reactions;
ineffectiveness of drug therapy in controlling allergy symptoms;

the impossibility of completely stopping contact with the allergen;
the lack of the possibility of using drug therapy or the appearance of side effects from them.

Contraindications:

oncological diseases;
immunodeficiency states;

severe psychological disorders;
cardiovascular pathology;
severe forms of bronchial asthma;

treatment with B-blockers;
under 5 years of age.

ASI is not recommended for pregnant women.

How to prepare for specific immunotherapy?

First, you need to consult an allergist. The specialist collects a complete history, prescribes certain examinations (blood tests, skin tests), and selects an individual treatment regimen. During ASI, it is necessary to carefully follow all the doctor's recommendations and inform him about all the changes that occur in the body.

Methodology

There are several forms of ASI: injection and sublingual.

Injection immunotherapy is performed by an allergist, the allergen is injected subcutaneously into the forearm. The scheme includes a period of "dose intake" - 1-2 times a week for 2-5 months, then a supporting stage - from 1 time per week to 1 time per month for 3-5 years. In the event of a minimal allergic reaction to an injected allergen, a specialist prescribes drugs that stop it.

The sublingual form means an allergen in the form of drops or tablets, which the patient independently, at home, places under the tongue, where the drug is absorbed. In this case, the patient is explained possible side reactions and measures for their prevention and elimination, and recommendations for individual observation are given.

Allergen-specific immunotherapy course in Kyiv

You can take a course in ASI therapy in Kyiv in the Dobrobut network of medical clinics. Our clinical center is equipped with all the possibilities for effective treatment:

the best doctors of Ukraine;
modern Japanese and American equipment;
advanced European technologies;
high level of service;
affordable cost of treatment.

The price of ASI therapy may differ depending on the chosen drug and the course of additional studies.

You can get detailed information about the treatment at Dobrobut: to clarify the price of specific immunotherapy, drugs, terms, and also sign up for a consultation with an allergist, you can call our call center or on the website.