Paediatric allergist

Paediatric allergist – consultation

A paediatric allergist carries out consultations for individuals suffering from allergic diseases (e.g. allergies, asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hives as well as food and drug hypersensitivity), qualifies patients for allergen-specific immunotherapy (desensitisation) and conducts it during scheduled appointments.

During the consultation, the doctor:

takes a medical history and performs a physical examination; makes a diagnosis; gives medical recommendations; prescribes medications; issues referrals for tests, examinations, consultations and hospitalisation; issues sick leave.

During the consultation, the doctor will provide the following services to the patient:

• assist the patient in identifying an allergy trigger;
• issue a referral for necessary tests (skin tests, serological tests or various provocation tests) and discuss the results;
• prepare a comprehensive treatment plan;
• educate the patient on proper nutrition and hygiene;
• help alleviate troublesome symptoms.

Imprtant information

A paediatric allergist carries out consultations for children up to the age of 16. The consultation lasts 15 minutes. Make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment. The service can only be provided at the medical facility indicated at the time of purchase.

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Paediatric allergist –telemedical consultation

During a telemedical consultation, the doctor:

• takes a medical history;
• makes a diagnosis;
• gives medical recommendations;
• prescribes medications;
• issues referrals for tests, examinations or consultations (where necessary):
• may issue a sick leave.

During a telemedical consultation, the doctor will provide any services that may be carried out remotely. However, when taking a medical history, the doctor may decide that an on-site consultation is necessary to make a definitive diagnosis and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Important information

Note to patients: when you book an appointment, you are buying a teleconsultation – not a visit at a healthcare centre. The addresses of the facilities displayed above only show where the doctor works. The specialist will attempt to connect with the patient three times. Medicover doctors have access only to the results of examinations/tests and consultations carried out at Medicover. In the case of consultations carried out by Medicover Hospital, the doctor has access only to the results of examinations and consultations carried out at Medicover Hospital and Medicover Centre. Any patient can benefit from a teleconsultation, regardless of their location or previous treatment history.

What are the responsibilities of a paediatric allergist?

Paediatric allergists diagnose and treat allergic conditions. Each doctor has the skills necessary to make a diagnosis based on the clinical picture and the results of the tests and examinations performed.

An allergy specialist is qualified, among others, to:

• take an allergy history and perform a physical examination;
• carry out skin tests to confirm or exclude allergies;
• conduct an analysis and provide advice in regard to food allergens;
• carry out function tests (pulmonary, nasal, etc.);
• conduct pharmacological treatment of allergic diseases and related conditions.

What causes allergies?

It is not possible to classify allergens as similar substances – they do not share a common chemical or structural composition. Some allergens are of plant or animal origin, while others are simple chemical compounds. In short, any substance can be an allergen. There are several groups of allergens:

• inhalant allergens;
• food allergens;
• contact allergens;
• allergenic medications;
• allergenic insect venom.

When is it necessary to consult an allergist?

Patients should visit an allergist if their allergy starts to manifest itself through, for example:

• hay fever accompanied by watery eyes, persistent sneezing and a scratchy throat (inhalant allergens);
• itchiness, burning skin, hives (contact allergens);
• persistent diarrhoea, shortness of breath, migraines, drowsiness and digestive system inflammation (food allergens).

If you observe any of the above symptoms, make sure to book a consultation with an allergist.