Delayed Diagnosis and Allergies

Delayed diagnosis: a major obstacle in healthcare.

Allergies are more than just a runny nose-they can significantly impact daily life. If left unmanaged, allergies can worsen over time, increasing the risk of severe reactions and weakening the immune system, making individuals more prone to infections.

According to the Robert Koch Institute, approximately 14.8% of the German population suffers from hay fever.*

Timely diagnosis, however, remains a challenge due to long waiting times for healthcare appointments.

Once diagnosed, allergies can be effectively managed. In addition to allergen avoidance and symptomatic medications, short-course hyposensitisation therapy-administered outside allergy season-can help acclimate the body to allergens and reduce overreactions.**

Early detection and confirmation through home testing can streamline digital diagnostic pathways, empowering patients to begin therapy sooner and take control of their allergy management.

*Robert Koch Institute (RKI). (2016). Epidemiological data on hay fever in Germany.

**European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF): Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. T. Zuberbier. (2016). Pollen allergy.