The Allergy and Immunology Department can help with the diagnosis and treatment of acute or severe allergies in order to help maintain a good quality of life. Allergies can affect an individual's quality of life in small and large ways and with proper diagnosis and treatment, life with allergies can be less disruptive.
Allergies are caused by an overactive immune response to substances that are usually harmless. They can affect different parts of the body with various symptoms:
Sneezing, nasal congestion, clear mucus
Chronic cough, snoring, difficulty breathing
Asthma: Coughing or shortness of breath, especially when exercising, laughing, or exposed to cold air
Eczema: Dry, itchy, red patches — often on cheeks, arms, legs, and joints; common in children
Hives (Urticaria): Red, raised, itchy welts that move around; may be accompanied by swollen lips or eyes
Common triggers include food, medications, insect bites, chemicals, or even unknown causes
Allergic reactions to foods like cow’s milk, seafood, or eggs
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, or blood-streaked stool
Important to distinguish from infections or other causes
Rash, hives, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure
This is a medical emergency and requires immediate care
🛡 Know Your Triggers – Treat Allergies at the Root
Allergy testing, including blood tests and skin prick tests, helps identify what you’re allergic to — so you can avoid triggers effectively.
With personalized care from allergy specialists, treatment may include medications, allergy shots (immunotherapy), or lifestyle adjustments.
The Allergy and Immunology Department can diagnosis allergies related to the respiratory and digestive systems. As well as any allergies related to the skin.
The Allergy and Immunology Department is Open for Serivce during the following hours:
For further inquiries please contact us at:
0-2561-1111, 0-2058-1111 ext. 1221,1222
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