Allergy and Immunology
Allergy and immunology is a branch of medicine that studies:
Allergic diseases, such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, food and drug allergies
And the functions and disorders of the immune system, including primary and secondary immunodeficiencies, and autoimmune processes.
This field combines the assessment and treatment of two key systems:
The body's regulatory and defense mechanisms (immunity)
And abnormal reactions to environmental factors or the body’s own tissues (allergies, autoimmune diseases).
🔬 Common laboratory tests used in this field include:
Immunoglobulins (IgE, IgG, IgA, IgM)
Specific allergen testing
Autoantibody analysis
Evaluation of immune system components (CD3, CD4, CD8, complement system, etc.)