Allergy Department
Department of Allergy - Immunology
Experience relief and improved quality of life with our specialized allergy treatments at the Department of Allergy-Immunology, IRIS Hospital. Our expert team provides personalized care tailored to your needs, focusing on effective management strategies for lasting results. Allergies are exaggerated immune responses to typically harmless substances, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. In India, 20-30% of people suffer from allergic diseases, including 37.9 million with asthma. Allergic rhinitis affects 11-24% of children. We offer comprehensive care integrating Immunology, Pulmonary Medicine, and Dermatology to identify and manage allergy triggers through precise testing and customized treatment plans. Trust us to support your journey to better health.
- Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms include sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, and itchy eyes due to inhaled allergens. Effective management involves avoiding triggers and using medications as needed.
- Asthma: An obstructive lung disease characterized by breathlessness, chest heaviness, and cough. Triggers include infections, smoke, air pollution, and exercise. Inhaled medications are used to control asthma.
- Chronic Cough: Persistent cough lasting 8 weeks or longer, often due to conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, or esophageal reflux.
- Atopic Dermatitis: Also known as Eczema, this skin allergy causes inflammation and irritation with a red, itchy rash. Management includes personalized skin care to alleviate symptoms and prevent flare-ups.
- Food Allergies: Immune responses to food items, ranging from mild to severe reactions. Common allergens include eggs, nuts, milk, and shellfish.
- Drug Allergies: Allergic reactions to medications such as antibiotics or painkillers, with symptoms ranging from skin rash to severe anaphylaxis.
- Urticaria/Hives: Characterized by sudden reddish patches and intense itching. Chronic Urticaria occurs if symptoms recur over time.
- Angioedema: Diffuse swelling affecting areas like eyelids, neck, lips, and hands, treatable through various approaches.
- Contact Dermatitis: Skin reactions to allergens or irritants, causing rash, redness, and itching.
Meet Dr. Shehanaaz Begum, MD, DNB (Pulmonary Medicine), MRCP- SCE in Respiratory Medicine, a Specialist in Pulmonology at IRIS, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr. Begum earned her MBBS and MD from Government Medical College, Trivandrum, where she achieved first rank in the MD Pulmonary Medicine exam conducted by KUHS. With a strong foundation in pulmonary medicine, her clinical interests focus on interstitial lung diseases, respiratory allergies, and sleep medicine.
- Qualifications: MD, DNB (Pulmonary Medicine), MRCP- SCE in Respiratory Medicine
- Specialization: Pulmonology
- Areas of Expertise: Interstitial lung diseases, Respiratory allergies, Sleep medicine
