Immunology

What is Immunology?

Immunology is the branch of medicine covering diagnosis and treatments of the immune system in humans. It is also found in sapient species, plants and animals. But, there is a huge difference between comparative immunology and human immunology.

Who is an Immunologist?

Immunologist is also called an allergist! They are doctors specialized in diagnosing, treating and managing allergies, asthma and immunologic disorders like primary immunodeficiency disorders.

Common diseases treated by an Immunologist

Common tests in Immunology

Bowel cancer screening- This test looks for hemoglobin in stool which is a strong indicator of bowel cancer. It can help in diagnosing other conditions like polyps and hemorrhoids.
Allergy tests- It assists in detecting antibodies against allergy-triggering agents such as certain foods and grass pollen.
Germ detection leading to an infection- This test is effective for finding out Streptococcus bacteria
Diagnosing thrombosis and heart attacks- It looks for thrombosis after heart attack by detecting the protein traces in the blood.
Urine tests- This test figures out the presence of inflammatory cells, proteins, blood and sugar in protein for diagnosing kidney damage and urinary tract infection.
Pregnancy tests- Women use this test for checking the presence of pregnancy hormone in urine samples.
Rapid tests for medication and drugs- It checks the presence of recreational drugs like cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis along sleeping pills that badly affect the nervous system.
Determination of blood group- This test helps in identifying the blood group before transfusion of blood.

What are the main parts & organs of the immune system?

Thymus
Bone marrow
Spleen
Lymphatic system
Complement system
Antibodies
White blood cells

Do you need to take vaccines for immunizations?

Vaccines are sometimes important for immunization. It improves the immune system enabling your body to combat certain diseases and infections. Immunizations help in fighting against infected agents.

How to make your immune system stronger?

Avoid drinking alcohol
Stop smoking
Take plenty of sleep
Control a correct body weight
Stay active physically
Eat healthy and in right proportion

Which foods are good for your immune system?

Berries
Fish oil
Leafy greens
Seeds and nuts
Spices
Citrus fruits
Poultry
Dark coloured veggies
Yogurt
Olive oil

Visit and consult an Immunologist or an Allergist if you are suffering from any immunological issues!