Hazelnut allergy

Definition – what is a hazelnut allergy? Hazelnut allergy is an intolerance reaction of the body caused by hazelnuts. The allergy typically involves an excessive reaction of the immune system after contact with hazelnuts, which causes the allergic reaction. Hazelnut allergy is most often triggered by the consumption of hazelnuts. Many people are allergic to … Hazelnut allergy

Treatment | Hazelnut allergy

Treatment The most important form of therapy consists of avoiding the allergen. Therefore, persons with hazelnut allergy should completely avoid the consumption of hazelnuts. Since many people are allergic to raw hazelnuts, but tolerate heated hazelnuts (for example after cooking or baking), the processing of hazelnuts must be taken into account. In the case of … Treatment | Hazelnut allergy

Anaphylactic shock

Introduction Anaphylactic shock is the maximum variant of an allergic reaction of the immediate type (type I). This is an overreaction of the immune system to various substances (e.g. bee/wasp sting, food, medication). This leads to the symptoms of an allergic reaction (itching, wheals, redness) and in addition to a drop in blood pressure, even … Anaphylactic shock

Therapy | Anaphylactic shock

Therapy If there are signs of anaphylactic shock, an emergency doctor should be called immediately, as this is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate therapy. The most important measure in an anaphylactic reaction is to remove the allergen (as far as possible). As a first aid measure, it should first be checked whether the person … Therapy | Anaphylactic shock

Forecast | Anaphylactic shock

Forecast Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate therapy. The prognosis depends on the severity of the allergic reaction and the time until therapy is started. Therefore, after an anaphylactic shock, people are given an emergency kit and are trained in its use. Prophylaxis The best way to avoid a new anaphylactic reaction … Forecast | Anaphylactic shock

Allergy to bee venom

Introduction An allergy is a reaction of the body’s own immune system to foreign substances (so-called allergens) which actually have no infectious properties whatsoever. The organism reacts to these allergens by stimulating the development of inflammatory processes and the production of antibodies. Most allergic reactions manifest themselves through rashes in the skin and/or mucous membrane. … Allergy to bee venom

Therapy | Allergy to bee venom

Therapy The treatment of an allergy to bee venom is divided into several sections. On the one hand the purely symptomatic treatment is of utmost importance, on the other hand certain preventive measures (prophylactic measures) should be taken to avoid the occurrence of such an allergic reaction caused by the bee venom. In order to … Therapy | Allergy to bee venom

The emergency set | Allergy – Emergency set

The emergency set The emergency set for allergy sufferers consists of three medicines that are available separately or are prescribed by a doctor: Adrenaline auto-injector Antihistamine (drops, juice or tablets) Cortisone (juice, tablets or suppositories) Adrenaline: The effect of adrenaline sets in very quickly, it normalises heart function, increases blood pressure and thus leads to … The emergency set | Allergy – Emergency set