Spring is here and for many people allergies come in force, with sneezing, itching and runny nose. But there are many types of allergies: not only respiratory (such as allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma), but also cutaneous (eczema and contact dermatitis), food and drug related. Do you suspect having an allergic disease or that it might be happening to your child? Clear your doubts and get adequate counselling, by talking to an immunoallergologist. Between the 4 th and 8 th April 2022, immunoallergologists from units of the Hospital da Luz network in the areas of Lisbon, Setúbal and Coimbra will offer free screening, by video call, all those interested being requested to previously schedule via MY LUZ app. This Hospital da Luz screening is destined to all people, with or without a diagnosis of allergic disease. “We will be available to clear all doubts. Talk to us in this free screening: we will be able to identify if you have any allergies and provide you with adequate counselling”, explains Luís Miguel Borrego , the director of Hospital da Luz Lisboa Centre of Immunology and Allergy and associate professor with aggregation to the NOVA Medical School. Keep in mind that allergic diseases: Result from an inadequate response of the immunity system to environmental elements (for instance: pollens, animals/pets, dust mites) or other (food, medication, insects); Affect all age groups; May compromise significantly the quality of life; Have been growing these last decades, namely among the Western population. Don’t miss these Hospital da Luz free screenings! Date: 4 to 8 April 2022 Scheduling: via MY LUZ To schedule your free Allergy Video Screening, access MY LUZ and follow these steps: Schedule your videoconsutation. Select first the Immunoallergology speciality, and the videoconsultation Allergy Video Screening. Then select one of the doctors available. Next, chose the hospital or clinic among the indicated and keep the option “without agreement”, in the field of agreements and other regimes. Finally, click on “Proceed”, and chose the date and hour for your free screening.
