Dangerous misconceptions when self-treating immune diseases and allergies at home

However, in many cases, these symptoms are the body's warning of a complex immune disorder or dangerous disease that needs to be accurately diagnosed and treated promptly.

Immunity, allergies: Don't ignore the "warning bell"

Allergy is a reaction of the immune system, from mild such as rash, sneezing to severe such as acute difficulty breathing, multiple organ failure, anaphylactic shock that threatens life. Common allergic diseases include hives, eczema, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma...

According to statistics from the World Allergy Organization (WAO), about 20-30% of the global population suffers from allergic and immune diseases and this number is increasing. Especially in Vietnam, due to environmental pollution, many foods containing chemicals, widespread drug abuse and life pressure, especially after COVID-19, allergic and immune diseases appear earlier, are more complicated and difficult to control.

Subjectivity, misdiagnosis or improper treatment can cause the disease to progress silently, causing damage to organs, seriously reducing quality of life and causing dangerous complications.

At Vinmec Times City Clinical Allergy and Immunology Center, many patients come to see a doctor for common symptoms such as itchy skin and prolonged rhinitis, but after in-depth testing, doctors discover that the patient has a chronic immune disorder that requires proper treatment.

In case of allergy related diseases, visit Vinmec

A typical case is Ms. Hoang Ngoc Anh (born in 1987), who had lived with hives of unknown cause causing itching for nearly a year, although she tried to treat herself but it was ineffective. Thanks to modern biological therapy at Vinmec, after only 4 weeks of treatment, the itching symptoms almost disappeared, and sleep returned.

Ms. Nguyen Minh Phuong (born in 1984) suffered from bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and conjunctivitis. After two years of treatment with desensitization therapy - a method of training the immune system to get used to and "no longer overreact" to allergens (in her case, dust mites), she was able to reduce her preventive medication and has not had any asthma attacks in the past year.

In many cases, allergies are not only uncomfortable but also a warning bell for abnormalities in the body. For example, a 56-year-old female patient with hives lasting for 3 months was discovered by Vinmec to have early-stage thyroid cancer through ultrasound. After treatment, the symptoms were significantly reduced.

In a more complicated case, a 12-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus had kidney damage that did not improve even after a long period of high-dose corticosteroid use. At Vinmec, the patient was transferred to personalized biological treatment, which both reduced the side effects of the old drug and improved kidney function.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh examines a customer

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh, Director of the Center for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinmec Healthcare System, recommends: "Many people are subjective with symptoms such as rash, difficulty breathing, prolonged cough, leading to organ damage or serious complications due to incorrect treatment. Immune and allergic diseases progress silently but the consequences are long-term and complicated, requiring early diagnosis, close monitoring and thorough treatment. Subjectivity can cause patients to lose the opportunity for effective treatment from the beginning."

Vinmec personalizes immunology and allergy treatment

At Vinmec, treatment of allergies and immunology does not stop at reducing symptoms. With a team of experienced experts and a system of modern equipment, the Center for Allergy - Clinical Immunology has applied advanced methods such as molecular allergen analysis, genetic testing, using AI to analyze data, studying the intestinal microflora... to build a "tailor-made" treatment regimen for each patient.

In addition, specific biological and immunological therapies - which used to be only available at major medical centers around the world - are now routinely deployed at Vinmec, licensed by the Ministry of Health , ensuring treatment effectiveness and legality in clinical application.

The Center for Allergy and Clinical Immunology owns a modern equipment system.

Thanks to its outstanding efforts in expertise, research and treatment, Vinmec Allergy - Clinical Immunology Center has been recognized by the World Allergy Organization (WAO) as a Center of Excellence for the period 2025 - 2028. This is also the first and only unit in Vietnam to achieve this prestigious title.

The recognition from WAO is not only a testament to the high level of expertise of Vinmec's medical team, but also affirms the capacity and international reputation of Vietnamese medicine in the field of immunology and allergy.

The Center for Allergy - Clinical Immunology ( Vinmec Times City International General Hospital ) applies personalized immunology and targeted treatment approaches, helping to optimize effectiveness and reduce side effects for patients. Difficult cases are consulted by leading experts in Vietnam and the world, developing optimal diagnosis, treatment and prevention protocols. The center owns a modern diagnostic system, complying with international standards (GA²LEN, GINA, WAO ...), combining remote health care, home monitoring, providing comprehensive and specialized treatment services.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh - a leading expert in the field of allergy and immunology, is currently the Director of Vinmec Center for Clinical Allergy and Immunology, Deputy Director of VinUni Immunology Research Institute. Graduated with a PhD from the University of Sydney (Australia) with many breakthrough studies on drug allergies, he is also a clinical lecturer at VinUni, a part-time assistant professor at Penn State University (USA), an active member of many international organizations such as the American Allergy Association, the World Allergy Organization, and the European Allergy Association. With more than 12 years of experience, dozens of international scientific works and many prestigious awards, Associate Professor, Dr. Dinh constantly leads a young team, develops personalized and advanced treatment methods, contributing to raising the level of Vietnamese allergy and immunology medicine to the world.

Make an appointment now with Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh at the following address: https://bit.ly/4cMEV65

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