HC Marbella’s Allergology Unit offers a comprehensive allergy service, providing diagnostics, treatment and monitoring for all types of allergic disease.
Our allergology team work together with the Respiratory and Dermatology Units using a multi-functional approach to the condition, providing solutions to alleviate symptoms.
An allergy is the body’s exaggerated defence reaction to external substances it encounters.
These substances (allergens) can enter the body through:
Although harmless to most people, these allergens may be recognized by our immune system as foreign substances. The body tries to neutralise them by producing antibodies which generate inflammatory processes leading to allergy symptoms.
Allergies can develop throughout life, from infancy through to adulthood, although the way they manifest may vary over the years.
Causes of allergy are multifactorial, there are however risk factors that sometimes contribute to their development, these include
Most of the time allergy symptoms are mild, an itchy nose and eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion…, but sometimes more severe symptoms may be triggered including breathing difficulties (asthma) or even fatal symptoms such as anaphylaxis.
When symptoms appear following contact with a possible allergen, it is important to see an allergy specialist. The specialist is able to assess and discuss the different treatment options to help both control the symptoms and prevent further reactions, to significantly improve quality of life.
The diagnostic methods used at HC Marbella’s Allergology Unit are suitable for all types of allergies. Depending on each case, the specialist may organise the following:
The best possible therapeutic options, personalised treatment.
Latest technology in diagnostic and treatment.
Excellent personal care.
Dr. Abreu, María Gabriela
Spezialist für Allergologie
Dr. Albéndiz Gutiérrez, Vicente Javier
Specialist in Cervical Endocrine Surgery
Online appointment and download of test results through My HC.
Tel.: +34 952 908 628
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