ALLERGIES: A modern epidemic!
Etymologically, the word "allergy" is compound and derives from the combination of the words "allos + ergon" where "allos" means different from normal and "ergon" means the body's action.
Allergy is a disease or a condition characterised by the excessive and incorrect reaction of our organism against innocent - harmless substances, the allergens. Allergens do not cause any reaction in non-allergic individuals.
Facts about Allergy:
- Being sensitised does not necessarily mean being allergic.
- Allergy usually starts early in childhood and persists for many years, often for life. It can occur at any age.
- Allergic diseases are the most common chronic diseases in children and young adults.
- Patients with one allergic condition are at increased risk of developing more allergies.
- In children, one allergic condition often follows another. Atopic dermatitis usually appears first (allergic march).
- A child with asthma can participate in sports activities, as long as their asthma is controlled.
- Allergies have a significant genetic predisposition, but their occurrence can exist without a family history of allergies.
Common Allergic Diseases:
- Allergic rhinitis
- Allergic asthma
- Atopic dermatitis
- Eczema
- Urticaria
- Angioedema
- Food Allergy
- Drug Allergy
- Allergy to Hymenoptera (bee & wasp)
Medical Office Services:
- Clinical examination
- Skin tests
- Respiratory function testing
- Challenge tests
- Immunotherapy
Therapies:
- Special Immunotherapy
- Special Conservative drug therapy
- Special avoidance guidelines for culpable allergens
- Monoclonal antibodies
- Regulation of drug allergies
Tips:
- Corticosteroid injection has no place in the immediate management of anaphylactic shock.
- Keep the windows of your house closed during high pollen hours or when it is windy.
- To keep allergens away from the eyes, nose, or mouth, wear sunglasses or a mask.
Allergy may be the most modern epidemic, but we can deal with it together. Come, we are waiting for you!
Scientific Team
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Dr. Maria Psomiadou
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Pediatric and Adult Allergist
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Graduate of the Medical School of the University of Sofia
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Recognition of equivalent degree through D.O.A.T.A.P – Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (Hellenic NARIC)
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Specialised in Allergology - Clinical Immunology.
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Continuous participation in National and International conferences and Scientific events
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Trainee Doctor at the Outpatient Clinics of General Hospital of Veria (Rural Trimester, 2004)
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Rural Doctor at the Regional Health Centre of Kopanos/Imathia. (2004 - 2005)
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Trainee Doctor in Paediatrics, until the completion of two years required for obtaining the title of Allergology Specialty. (2005 - 2007)
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Private Practitioner (as a non-contracted physician) with a Private Clinic in Makrochori Veria/Imathia. (2008 - 08.2012)
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Trainee Doctor at the Children's Hospital of Athens A. & P. Kyriakou for the acquisition of the Allergology Specialty title. (09.2012 - 11.2015)
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Private Allergology Clinic (06.2016 - present)
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Volunteer at the Municipal Health Centre of the Municipality of Veria, providing Primary Health Care Services to the poor and uninsured citizens. (02.2017 - present)
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Alongside my scientific career, I worked as a part-time instructor at Vocational Training Institutes & EPAS of OAED ('Organisation for the Employment of the Workforce'), as well as in Public Vocational Training Institutes of the Ministry of Education with approximately 1100 teaching hours (2007 - 2011). My career as an educator also continues from 2018 until today.
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Northern Greece Paediatrics - Subject "Gradenigo Syndrome: case description in a child", volume 18, issue 4, ISSN 1105-2325, pages 371-375 (10.2006 - 12.2006)
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Northern Greece Pediatrics - Subject "Facial nerve palsy: a rare complication of Kawasaki disease", volume 19, issue 2, ISSN 1105-2325, pages 174-178 (04.2007 - 06.2007)
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Pan-Hellenic Paediatric Congress - Reference of volume 19 textbook with posted announcement (AA) 090 (25-27.05.2007)
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PAAM - Decision points for boiled egg challenges in Greek children with sensitization to egg proteins (2013) | Observational follow-up study with the Pan-European standard prick test to determine inhalant allergen sensitization rates in a Greek population (2013) | Wells Syndrome (or Eosinophilic Cellulitis) – A case report (2013) | Co-recognition of lipid transfer protein in pollens and foods in a Greek pediatric population (2013)
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EAACI - Anaphylaxis to both garlic and onion (2014) | Skin prick tests to ovomucoid may predict clinical reactivity in children with sensitization to egg (2014) | Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome prevalence in a Greek pediatric population (2014)
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