Nanneth Tiu’s Allergy & Asthma Clinic

21/08/2026

Allergy treatment should be “FROM SHOOTS TO ROOTS”. Emphasis on this treatment is very important! Dig the roots ( causes ) and remove them … SO THAT THE THE SYMPTOMS DO NOT BECOME CHRONIC and PROGRESSIVE.

The treatment of allergy ( allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis or eczema ) should include both the treatment of symptoms ( shoots ) and identification of the specific allergens ( causes or roots ) to prevent the vast sea of complications.

ENT specialists, Dermatologists, Gastroenterologists, Sleep Disorder Specialists… can partner with ALLERGISTS to render comprehensive management especially if the symptoms are persistent and recalcitrant!

10/08/2026

There are 5 main antibodies ( immunoglobulins) - IgM, IgG, IgA, IgD, and IgE to fight bacteria and viruses; however, it is IgE (Immunoglobulin E) that triggers allergic reactions and helps fight off parasites.

10/08/2026

This is an IgE (Immunoglobulin E). It triggers allergic reactions (like allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, food allergy) and helps fight off parasites.

23/07/2026

When allergies hit you, see your ALLERGIST to know the root cause.
Allergies are not managed on symptoms alone.

Symptom is only the tip of the iceberg

08/07/2026

3 types of Allergic Rhinitis (AR)
• Sneezers & Runners
• Snorers
• Mixed type

29/06/2026

“ ATOPIC TRIAD ”
Allergic rhinitis
Atopic dermatitis
Allergic Asthma

29/06/2026

Allergy / Allergist (American term)

Allergology/Allergologist (European term)

21/06/2026

29/05/2026

Don’t take allergic rhinitis for granted!

Allergic rhinitis seems trivial but it is not!

Quality of life ( QoL ) is affected!

Complications are vast like:
Sinusitis
Nasal polyps
Recurrent ear infections (otitis media)
Worsened asthma symptoms
Disturbed sleep and worst is to have Sleep Apnea.
Lose sense of smell (anosmia).

Do something fast and visit your friendly allergist!

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17/05/2026

UNITED AIRWAY DISEASE ( Allergic rhinitis and Asthma is just ONE DISEASE )

We breathe through the nose and the air ends in the lungs. Thus, Allergic rhinitis (nose) and asthma (lungs) is considered as one disease occurring in 2 different parts of the body. This is called the “United Airway Disease”.

It is very important that the treatment of allergic rhinitis and asthma should be treated as one and Not compartmentalized; otherwise, patient does Not improve.