Allergens

An allergic shock (anaphylactic shock) is a severe allergic reaction in which the body reacts suddenly and very violently to an allergen, which can affect the entire body. The most common triggers for anaphylactic shock are certain foods, insect venoms and medicines. Anaphylactic shock can be life-threatening, so it is crucial to initiate treatment as quickly as possible. In this article, you will learn the key facts about triggers, symptoms, treatments and first aid in the event of anaphylactic shock.

Allergy tests are various testing procedures used to confirm an allergy diagnosis. They are important for ensuring that treatment can be started in good time, as allergies can progress and lead to increasingly severe symptoms. In this article, you can find out what types of allergy tests are available, how they are carried out, what risks they involve and how reliable they are.