The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, asthma, and immunological disorders are called Immunology. Physicians who are well trained and specialized in immunology and can diagnose and treat patients with allergies, asthma, and mild to severe immunological disorders are Allergists/Immunologists.
A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, the following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be an Allergist-Immunologist:
Some of the common procedures Allergists/Immunologists perform are:
Some of the common conditions that Allergists/Immunologists treat are:
An individual can visit an Allergist/Immunologist when they have symptoms of an allergic reaction such as
You can consult an Allergist/Immunologist either online or offline. However, depending on the availability of the doctor and the convenience of the patient, pre-booking may be required for consultation.
It is recommended that an individual should visit an Allergist/Immunologist if they notice symptoms of allergies like itching, swelling, throat tightness, irregular heartbeats, etc. If a person has an existing condition, they must follow up with their Allergist/Immunologist as advised.