Allergies
What are allergies?
An allergy is an exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction of the immune system to substances that are typically harmless to most people but are recognized as foreign by the body. These substances, known as allergens, trigger the immune system to react abnormally, causing symptoms that can range from mild to severe.
Most frequent allergic conditions and possible interventions:
Acute and chronic asthma
Angioedema and anaphylaxis
Allergic nasal rhinitis
Allergic conjunctivitis
Acute and chronic eczema
Dermatitis, atopic
Contact dermatitis
Urticaria
Allergy to food, allergy to drugs
Allergy to insect stings
Chemical sensitivity syndrome
Other allergic conditions
Is allergy the same as atopy?
No, they are not the same. Atopy refers to the genetic predisposition to produce IgE antibodies in response to allergens.
For an allergy to develop, there must be three key factors:
1.Genetic predisposition (atopy),
2.Exposure to allergens, and
3.Loss of mucosal barrier function, particularly in the intestinal and pulmonary systems.
What is the cause of an allergy?
An allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance that typically doesn’t provoke a response in most people. The body produces antibodies against the harmless allergen, and as a result, the immune system triggers side effects in an attempt to defend itself from the perceived threat.
What is our objective?
Our goal is to regulate the immune system’s overreaction to both external and internal agents.
To achieve this, we focus on restoring mucosal integrity and modifying the altered immune response to reduce the body’s hypersensitivity to allergens.
How can we help?
The first step in helping is to make an accurate diagnosis through a comprehensive process, including patient interviews, physical examination, and precise diagnostic techniques, such as protein profile, lymphocyte typing, and serology.
Once we have all the necessary data, we can proceed by supporting cellular autoregulation using various strategies, including Bioimmunogenetics (Bi(G)MED), nutrition and micronutrition, as well as any additional complementary treatments specific to the case.
Particularities
Bronchial asthma was one of the first conditions treated with Bioimmunogenetics. Today, we can often help in such a way that, in many cases, the need for corticosteroids and other medications is significantly reduced or eliminated.
For skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis and similar conditions, we can also effectively control the itching caused by the lesions.
All of this is achieved without any side effects—an essential feature of Bioimmunogenetics (Bi(G)MED) treatments. This makes it safe to treat even babies and pregnant women.