Discover Dubai July 2015 | Page 47

Treatment of Children’s Allergies Skin Prick Testing Enables The Identification Of Exact Allergen There is a significant increase worldwide in allergy symptoms particularly among young children, causing distress and anguish for both the child and the parents. Children’s allergies can show up in different ways - skin rashes, asthma, hay fever or through food - it is also common to have more than one type of allergy. Dust, cats, cow’s milk and peanuts are some of the more common causes, but how do identify the trigger? And what is the solution? At the American Hospital Dubai, our pediatric doctors, specialized in allergy and respiratory diseases, use the Skin Prick Test, which is the latest diagnostic tool that can isolate the exact allergen causing the allergic symptoms. This allows us to provide the right advice. This simple diagnosis method is suitable for children as it is relatively painless, more accurate than a blood test and detects immediate allergic reactions within minutes. Recognized as a progressive healthcare provider in the region, the American Hospital Dubai is committed to improving the lives of children with allergies through its experienced and dedicated doctors, state-of-the-art facilities and sophisticated diagnostic and treatment technologies. MOH WZ78990 For consultations now, please call +971 4 377 5500 or please visit www.