MADRID 6 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The president of the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immonology (SEAIC), Ignacio Jesús Dávila, has pointed out the need to achieve more precise and personalized treatments for patients with life-threatening allergic diseases, especially given the increase in exposure to allergens such as consequence of climate change.
“Anaphylaxis and other severe allergies – such as hymenoptera venom and hereditary angioedema – require increasingly precise and personalized treatment, especially in a context where climate change intensifies exposure to allergens,” highlighted Dávila, in within the framework of the XXXV International Symposium of the SEAIC on this type of pathologies, which can cause serious and fatal reactions.
The president of the Anaphylaxis Committee of the SEAIC, Dr. Victoria Cardona, has highlighted that the “growing understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms” related to anaphylaxis allows “to identify biomarkers for its diagnosis” and “to develop more effective prevention and treatment strategies.” , according to a statement from the SEAIC.
For his part, the president of the Hymenoptera Venom Allergy Committee of the SEAIC, Dr. David González, has stated that immunotherapy with humenoptera venom is an effective model to treat these allergies, in addition to offering “significant hope.” for patients, who experience an improvement in their quality of life and reduce the risk of serious reactions.
Regarding hereditary angioedema, the vice president of the SEAIC Angioedema Committee, Dr. Alicia Prieto, has spoken about the importance of “patients having a clear action plan to know how to act during an episode, including self-administration of medication.” appropriate.”
INCREASE TRAINING IN ALLERGOLOGY
Despite the advances in the management of these diseases and their severity, specialists have pointed out that training in Allergology is insufficient, which is why many health professionals are not able to identify, treat and refer allergic reactions.
“Solid training in Allergology is essential so that professionals can offer adequate and specialized care to patients,” Dávila highlighted, as it would improve the sustainability of the health system as a whole.
CARE FOR ALLERGIC PATIENTS IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY
The symposium, which will last until November 9, will also focus on innovations in care for this type of patient in the Basque Country, where “allergology services have implemented remote consultations with primary medicine, emergencies and specialties.” hospitals”, which allows serious cases to be prioritized and improve efficiency in health care.
“Collaboration between hospitals and Primary Care is essential to offer comprehensive and personalized care to patients,” said Dr. Ana Alonso, allergist and member of the Organizing and Scientific Committee of the Symposium.
Hospitals in the region have validated new diagnostic techniques, such as hereditary alpha tryptasemia, and the centralized use of specialized tests for allergy to hymenoptera venoms at the Txagorritxu Hospital, which allow greater precision in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cases. .
It should be noted that Vizcaya has three hospitals (Hospital de Basurto, Hospital de Cruces and Hospital de Galdakao) that have an Allergology Service, and that also have a ratio of 1 allergist for every 72,000 inhabitants. There are also four accredited teaching services, in which about three residents are trained each year.
Finally, the SEAIC will collaborate with Chiesi Spain to plant a tree for each symposium attendee (1,500), which will contribute to the reforestation of areas affected by fires in Galicia.
