Paediatric Immunology, Allergy & Infectious Diseases

• Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies)
• Allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergies)
• Reactive airway disease, asthma
• Allergic pneumonia
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Urticaria (hives), angioedema
• Food allergy
• Drug allergy
• Autoimmune diseases (e.g. juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, Kawasaki disease)
• Primary immunodeficiency disorders

• Respiratory infections: including influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
• Gastrointestinal infections: including viral gastroenteritis, bacterial infections (e.g. Salmonella or E. coli) and parasitic infections
• Ear infections: e.g. acute otitis media caused by bacteria
• Chickenpox
• Measles
• Rubella
• Mumps
• Hand, foot and mouth disease
• Pertussis (whooping cough)
• Recurrent infections: e.g. recurrent pneumonia, meningitis or skin infections

Allergy testing identifies which allergens trigger reactions. Based on the results, doctors can advise on treatment and management. Depending on symptoms, our centre offers:

• Skin prick test
• Skin patch test
• IgE blood test
• Food challenge test
• Drug allergy assessment and testing

Read more: How to choose allergy testing? Comparing 3 suitable testing methods for different individuals

Desensitisation therapy addresses severe allergic reactions to specific allergens. It aims to reduce or eliminate the response and improve tolerance. Methods include:

• Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT)
• Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)
• Oral desensitisation
• Drug desensitisation

Among these, sublingual immunotherapy carries a relatively lower risk and is particularly suitable for children. Patients are still advised to take antihistamines beforehand to reduce side effects. Because allergic reactions may occur during treatment, it must be carried out under medical supervision. Duration varies — from months to years. Desensitisation can be effective in selected cases but is not suitable for all allergic diseases. Doctors decide based on history, the allergen and overall health.