Allergenics

02/09/2023

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21/08/2023

Discovering the world of allergen-friendly eats: Navigating the top 8 like a pro! 🌱✨
The top 8 food allergens, often referred to as the "Big 8," are the most common allergenic foods that can trigger allergic reactions in individuals. These allergens are:

Milk: Allergic reactions to milk can be triggered by proteins found in cow's milk, including casein and whey.

Eggs: Egg allergies typically involve the proteins found in the egg whites, although some individuals may also react to the yolks.

Peanuts: Peanut allergies are one of the most severe and can cause life-threatening reactions. Peanuts are legumes, not nuts.

Tree Nuts: This category includes various nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, and others. Tree nut allergies can also be severe and cross-react with one another.

Fish: Allergies to fish can involve various types of fish, including but not limited to salmon, tuna, and cod.

Shellfish: This category includes both crustaceans (e.g., shrimp, crab, lobster) and mollusks (e.g., clams, mussels, oysters).

Soy: Soy allergies are triggered by proteins found in soybeans and are often used as ingredients in many processed foods.

Wheat: Wheat allergies involve proteins found in wheat, which is a common ingredient in bread, pasta, and many other food products.

It's essential for individuals with food allergies to carefully read food labels, communicate their allergies when dining out, and take necessary precautions to avoid exposure to these allergens. Allergic reactions to these foods can range from mild to severe, and in some cases, can be life-threatening, so it's crucial to take them seriously and seek medical advice and treatment if needed.

11/05/2023

Venom allergy, also known as hymenoptera allergy, is an allergic reaction to the venom of stinging insects such as bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and ants. When a person with venom allergy is stung by one of these insects, the immune system overreacts, releasing chemicals such as histamine that can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe.

Mild symptoms of venom allergy include redness, swelling, and pain at the site of the sting. More severe symptoms can include hives, itching, difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat and tongue, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. In rare cases, venom allergy can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.

Treatment for venom allergy typically involves avoiding the insects that cause the allergy and carrying an epinephrine auto-injector, such as an EpiPen, in case of a severe reaction. Immunotherapy, which involves regular injections of venom to desensitize the immune system, may also be recommended for people with severe venom allergy. If you suspect that you may have a venom allergy, it is important to speak with a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment options.






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01/05/2023

Here are some tips to help you manage food allergies in children:

Know the Signs of an Allergic Reaction
It's important to be able to recognize the signs of an allergic reaction in your child. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and can include hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and diarrhoea. If you suspect your child is having an allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately.

Educate Yourself and Others
Learn as much as you can about your child's food allergies, including which foods to avoid, how to read food labels, and what to do in case of an emergency. It's also important to educate other caregivers, such as teachers and babysitters, about your child's allergies and what to do in case of an allergic reaction.

Avoid Cross-Contamination
Cross-contamination can occur when food allergens come into contact with other foods or surfaces. To avoid cross-contamination, wash your hands and any surfaces before preparing food for your child, use separate utensils and cooking equipment, and store allergen-free foods separately from foods that contain allergens.

Plan Ahead
When you're going out to eat or attending an event, plan ahead by calling ahead to ensure that there are allergen-free options available. You can also pack allergen-free snacks and meals to ensure that your child has safe options to eat.

Carry Medication
Make sure that your child's medication, such as an epinephrine auto-injector, is always on hand in case of an allergic reaction. Teach your child how to use the medication and make sure that other caregivers know how to use it as well.

Be Prepared for Emergencies
Create an emergency plan that includes steps to take in case of an allergic reaction, such as calling 811, administering medication, and getting to the nearest hospital.

28/04/2023

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27/04/2023

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Our clinic provides personalized allergy diagnosis, treatment and long-term care so that you or your loved ones can live without the fear of allergies.
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22/04/2023

On this Eid, We send you our best wishes for joy, plenty, and health. Eid Mubarak!

03/04/2023

Welcome to Allergenics! Trinidad’s first allergy, asthma and sinus clinic. Our clinic provides personalized allergy diagnosis, treatment and long-term care so that you or your loved ones can live without the fear of allergies.
☎️ 480-4362/225-2660/671-8104
📍 , Port of Spain
📍 , Lange Park

🩺 Skin Prick Testing
This type of testing is utilized to test for environmental, food, and/or spice allergies.
🩺Intradermal Tests
Utilized to confirm your allergies and determine your sensitivity for purposes of making your serum for allergy immunotherapy
🩺Challenge Tests
A very small amount of an allergen is inhaled or taken by mouth. Performed in office under the supervision of our practitioners.
🩺Blood Tests
Used when skin tests might be unsafe. Specific IgE and Total IgE testing.
🩺Skin Patch Tests
Used for skin allergies, also known as contact dermatitis
🩺Spirometry
Used to measure the amount of air inhaled and exhaled by the lungs. It is commonly used to diagnose and monitor the progress of conditions such as asthma.

The Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Clinic

27/03/2023

The Caribbean Allergies
In the Caribbean, where the sun shines bright,
And the beaches are a beautiful sight,
Allergies can still wreak havoc,
Making us feel like we've been hit with a stick.

Pollen from the flowers and trees,
Can make us sneeze and wheeze,
Dust and mold in the air,
Can trigger our allergies with care.

The hot and humid climate,
Can make us feel like we're in a bind,
As we struggle to breathe in the heat,
Our allergies make us feel like we're beat.

But amidst the allergies, we find relief,
In the sound of the waves, and the palm trees,
We take a deep breath of the salty air,
And know that we're lucky to be there.

For despite the allergies that come and go,
We still have the beauty of the Caribbean to show,
So let's take our allergy medicine with care,
And enjoy the Caribbean's beauty without despair.

22/03/2023

Why suffer from food, contact and aeroallergens? Do you have allergic sinusitis/rhinitis?
Allergenics is Trinidad's first clinic that solely deals with allergies from diagnosis to treatment.
Book Now at 480-4DOC(4362)

21/03/2023

Do you know how prevalent Down Syndrome is in Trinidad and Tobago?
According to a study published in 2016 in the journal Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, the prevalence of Down Syndrome in Trinidad was estimated to be approximately 1 in 600 live births.

21/03/2023

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Anxiety is a common experience among individuals with allergies. According to studies, there is a high prevalence of anxiety among people with allergies. For instance, a 2016 study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that individuals with allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) were more likely to experience anxiety than those without the condition. The study also found that the severity of allergy symptoms was positively associated with the severity of anxiety symptoms.

Another study published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that individuals with allergies were more likely to experience anxiety and depression than those without allergies. The study also found that the severity of allergy symptoms was associated with the severity of anxiety and depression symptoms.

Overall, while not everyone with allergies experiences anxiety, the evidence suggests that anxiety is relatively common among individuals with allergies. If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and have allergies, it may be worth discussing this with your healthcare provider.

16/03/2023

This reaction occurs because the proteins found in some fruits and vegetables are very similar to those found in pollen. These proteins can confuse the immune system and cause an allergic reaction or make existing symptoms worse, which is referred to as cross-reactivity. In the case of pollen and foods, the result of cross-reactivity is called oral allergy syndrome (OAS) also known as pollen fruit syndrome (PFS).

09/03/2023

Welcome to Allergenics! Trinidad’s first allergy, asthma and sinus clinic. Our clinic provides personalized allergy diagnosis, treatment and long term care so that you or your loved ones can live without the fear of allergies.
📍Serpentine Dermatology, Port of Spain
📍 ABC Paediatrics, Lange Park
☎️ 480-4362

08/03/2023

My Allergy Story
My earliest memories of my childhood were of my itching legs after every insect bite and the black huge spots that were left after.
In my high school years I had an episode of not being able to breathe after eating almonds, a snack I enjoyed on evenings after school for years.
I had always been prone to allergies but my tipping point didn’t come until a month before my wedding.
I got bitten by an unknown insect and my skin started to form blebs over the spots which refused to heal months later.
Being a doctor and not being able to solve the puzzle was defeating. After my biopsy of one of the sites, I found out it was a severe allergic reaction and then I dedicated my life to solving these issues for persons like myself.

01/03/2023

Dr Vishali Siewnarine

Masters in Immunology and Immunotherapeutics
Co-Host of The Doctors Journal
Tutor at The University of the West Indies

26/02/2023