Combined inhalative and nutritive allergy test with 54 allergens

In case of food allergies, the body’s defence system falsely reacts to certain foods as if they were harmful, so the cells of the immune system produce antibodies to defend against the foreign substance. In most cases, the allergic reaction produces immediate symptoms. Symptoms can be mild and severe. The most common are indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, itchy skin, hives, chest pain, swollen airways, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis (a severe, life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction that affects the whole body). There is also a so-called cross-allergy, which means that in the case of an individual who is allergic to one ingredient, another allergen has similar allergic reactions in terms of its chemical structure.

In case of respiratory allergies, the immune system falsely reacts to substances in the environment (e.g. dust mites, ragweed, animal hair) as if they were harmful. Such substances are called allergens. An excessive immune response triggers an allergic reaction in the body. Respiratory allergies can be associated with inflammation of the nasal mucosa (allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever), but can also affect the entire bronchial system (allergic asthma).

There is also a so-called cross-allergy, which means that in the case of an individual who is allergic to one component, another allergen has similar allergic reactions in terms of its chemical structure. In case of respiratory allergies, eating certain foods also causes allergic symptoms, which mostly occur on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Cross-allergies can be identified using our combined allergy panel.