Autoallergen Acquired

Autoallergy is an allergic reaction that manifests itself to substances previously unknown in the patient. The reason for the formation of this form of allergy usually lies in the presence of an autoimmune disorder within the body. According to ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases), AAP constitutes the group number “T78.1”. An autoallergic reaction is one of the many-sided disorders characterized by a polyvalent course. Its manifestations include many symptoms, covering several organs and systems; skin rashes and itching often appear.

It is worth noting that autoallergy is classified as an immune-dependent condition, which is characterized by a systemic scale of lesions. This leads to the patient not being able to get a diagnosis instantly. The examination allows us to identify the true cause of the disease. Unfortunately, parents faced with a diagnosis of AAD do not immediately realize the true state of affairs. Before making the right decision, it takes time to collect anamnesis and conduct tests to exclude third-party allergies. Otherwise, there is a risk of making an incorrect diagnosis and starting untested treatment for the underlying ailment, due to which the fight against the pathology will be unsuccessful. In the most advanced situations, experts note the development of AAR in other diseases that affect the immune system, such as sarcoidosis or ulcerative colitis. Such conditions cause the chronic course of allergic manifestations. Often, parents note a deterioration in their child’s condition after surgery, vaccinations, taking medications or colds. Autoallergy affects mainly children, but there are cases of diagnosing the disease in adults. In the older generation, the disease is rarely unilateral and is characterized by widespread distribution throughout the body, affecting a significant part of human organs. Thus, with Sjögren's syndrome, people suffer from dry eyes and mouth (xerostomy), followed by their drying out and a decrease in volume, the formation of hernias, atrophic changes in the esophagus and skin of the face, lungs, larynx, and intestinal muscles. Less common is damage to the heart, joints and lungs.