insideKENT Magazine Issue 41 - August 2015 | Page 91

HEALTH+WELLNESS

Allergy Clinic
It's estimated that one in four people will suffer with allergies at some
point in their lives, and allergic reactions continue to be a growing
problem with evermore-severe side effects.
Allergies are treatable and manageable. The most
important clinical intervention is to establish a
diagnosis. This is mainly carried out by performing
an allergy test, which then enables the correct
treatment to be identified.
Treatment for an allergy is not always
straightforward. Different treatments will work for
different people, which is why a private allergy
clinic will usually provide a personalised treatment
plan to ensure that the patient’s specific needs
are addressed. Sometimes, a few treatments will

need to be tried before one can be established
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