According to her, these factors include genetic predisposition, exposure to allergens, damage to mucous membranes, the nature of the immune system's response, in addition to the important role of environmental factors and diet.
Ryabova points out that an allergic reaction requires a genetic predisposition along with exposure to a sufficient number of triggering factors. These factors include direct exposure to allergens, damage to mucous membranes, and a disruption in the immune system's response to proteins. Indoor and outdoor air quality and excessive consumption of processed foods also contribute to the development of the condition.
According to her, allergies may appear in adulthood after serious illness or exposure to severe psychological stress. For example, after the COVID-19 pandemic, there were cases where damaged mucous membranes became unable to resist previously familiar irritants.
The doctor advises against excessive sterilization of the child's environment. It's important to introduce complementary foods at the appropriate time and ensure the child is exposed to a variety of foods and animals, which helps develop a healthy immune response. Studies indicate that children raised on farms are less likely to develop skin allergies.
She says: "Avoid excessive sterilization, as cleaning everything too thoroughly may increase the risk of allergies rather than prevent them. Introduce your children to a variety of foods and instill in them healthy and balanced eating habits."
According to her, the primary method of combating allergies remains allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT), which can lead to a long period of remission that may extend for more than 10–15 years.
She explains: “The mechanism of this method is to expose the person to the allergen, starting with low concentrations and calculated doses over a long period. Just as we train the body to resist toxins, we accustom the immune system to the allergen, which leads to the formation of tolerance or an immune response to it. Thus, a long-term improvement can be achieved that may last from 10 to 15 years or more.”
