Paediatric Allergy in Palmerston North
A paediatric allergist is trained to assess, diagnose, treat and manage allergic disease in children. An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system overreacts to a normal substance. Common allergens include foods such as milk, eggs, seafood and nuts, insect venom, airborne allergens from dust mites, cats and dogs.
Immune system disorders
include
asthma
,
eczema
,
hay fever
,
sinusitis
and
recurrent infections
. Investigations into the cause of symptoms can include
skin prick tests
,
patch testing
and blood tests. Ways to manage allergies depends on the type of allergy, however can include avoidance of allergens,
dietary modification
,
low allergy formula
, and referral to a
dietitian
.
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