Allergy Treatment in Kilyos: Online Doctor, E-Prescription and Hotel Visits, 24/7
Treatment for allergy in Kilyos, Istanbul: video consultation with an English, German or Turkish-speaking doctor, e-prescription for the local pharmacy, and visits to your accommodation in selected areas.
Kilyos: local notes for allergy
Kilyos suits walkers and explorers, but sun, ticks, insects and uneven paths mean minor injuries and bites are common. Nearby you will also find Heybeliada, Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Pollen, plants and insect stings are more frequent outdoors. Carry your allergy medicine and know the way to help.
Why allergy happens
Contact with an allergen such as pollen, dust mites, pet fur, certain foods, medicines, stings or plants. New foods and new surroundings on holiday can bring out allergies you did not know you had.
What is allergy?
An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to something that is normally harmless, such as pollen, dust, food, medicines or insect stings. Reactions range from a runny nose and rash to, rarely, a intense emergency.
How allergy feels
- Swollen lips, face or eyelids
- Itchy, red or watery eyes
- Itchy skin, rash or hives
- Stomach upset after eating certain foods
Treatment options for allergy in Kilyos
The physician asks about the trigger and your symptoms, looks at any rash or swelling on camera, recommends antihistamines or other treatment and prescribes if suitable. Treatment can involve antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops, skin creams and, for intense allergy, emergency medicine such as adrenaline.
- Move away from the trigger where you can
- Wash skin that has touched the trigger
- Keep a list of what seems to set it off
From message to medicine in Kilyos
- Open the booking link or message us with your location in Kilyos.
- A video consultation follows, where the physician reviews how you are.
- If treatment is suitable, an e-prescription is sent to your phone.
If you think it is an emergency, call 112 straight away. Video consultations are not meant for urgent life-threatening problems.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get allergy treatment in Kilyos?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Kilyos the same day.
When should I see a doctor in person for allergy?
Trouble breathing, wheezing, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, dizziness or fainting, or a widespread rash soon after eating or a sting. Call 112 for these emergency signs.
Can children be assessed for allergy online?
Often yes for common problems, but babies and very young children may need to be examined in person. The doctor will tell you.
References
- NHS. Allergies
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.