Pune: In a significant move to address the rising burden of allergies, Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital has launched a specialized Allergy Department. The initiative marks a major leap forward in early diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and patient education\u2014critical components often missing in routine care.
The department will be led by two of Pune\u2019s leading specialists:
\u2022 Dr. Vishal Shah, Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Specialist, is an MD from KMC Manipal and has undergone focused training in Allergy and Asthma from BVU Pune and International Asthma Services, USA. He brings deep expertise in childhood asthma, allergic rhinitis, skin allergies, food allergies, and immune disorders.
\u2022 Dr. Seemab Shaikh, Senior ENT & Allergy Consultant, is a veteran surgeon with over 30 years of experienceis a graduate of BJ Medical College, Pune.\u00a0 Dr. Seemab\u00a0 has a special interest in allergic rhinitis and has been one of the core committee members who have written the first edition of guidelines for allergic rhinitis in India for ENT surgeons. He leads the Ent allergic services with a focus on evidence-based care. Dr Seemab is also known nationally and internationally for his work in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. He was unanimously selected as the founder national president for a society dedicated to sleep apnoea surgeons.
Together, their interdisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive world-class care grounded in the latest medical research and global best practices.
Why a Dedicated Allergy Department Matters?
Allergies are often silent disruptors, affecting everything from respiratory health to digestion and skin. Despite affecting nearly 20\u201330% of India\u2019s population, allergies frequently go undiagnosed or are managed superficially\u2014leading to poor treatment outcomes and recurring symptoms.
The World Allergy Organization (WAO) and the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) emphasize the importance of early testing to avoid misdiagnosis and improve recovery, especially in chronic or complex cases.
Advanced Tools. Personalized Treatment.
The department features cutting-edge diagnostic facilities, including:
\u2022 Skin Prick Tests (SPT)
\u2022 Blood IgE Testing
\u2022 Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT)
\u2022 Component Resolved Diagnostics (CRD)
\u2022 Oral Food Challenge Tests
\u2022 Complete ENT examination with diagnostic nasal endoscopies
Treatment options;
\u2022 Evidence based pharmacotherapy is the first line treatment for allergic rhinitis. Patients who do not respond to conventional treatment for allergies are offered scientifically proven options like immunotherapy.
include Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT)\u2014a scientifically proven, long-term solution designed to desensitize the immune system over 3\u20135 years.
Swati\u2019s Story: A Life Transformed
At 10, Swati\u2019s frequent coughs were brushed off as viral infections. Tests later revealed severe asthma and allergic rhinitis. She began long-term treatment, including immunotherapy. An earlier diagnosis could\u2019ve prevented her ICU scare. A family check showed her mother had similar symptoms\u2014underscoring how Allergy Departments can help treat families together.
Creating Awareness, Breaking Myths
Beyond treatment, the department will focus on public awareness. Common misconceptions still surround conditions like asthma:
\u2022 Inhalers are not addictive\u2014they\u2019re essential and life-saving.
\u2022 Asthma affects adults too, not just children.
\u2022 With early care, most allergy conditions are manageable and don\u2019t limit lifestyle.
Allergies can impact more than just health\u2014they affect school, work, sleep, mental wellbeing, and social life. Inamdar\u2019s holistic, family-inclusive care model aims to support patients across all these dimensions.
Hospital Management Statement:
“Our goal is to close the gap between awareness and treatment. The launch of this department reflects our ongoing commitment to family-centered, specialized care,” said the management team at Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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