Allergy Treatment in Spain for Expats & Tourists
Secure online allergy consultations with a licensed, English-speaking GP.
Common Symptoms
New surroundings, seasonal pollen, and unfamiliar foods can make allergy symptoms particularly worrying abroad. Allergies may cause:
- Sneezing
- Runny or blocked nose
- Itchy eyes
- Watery eyes
- Hives or itching
- Cough or wheeze
- Symptoms after exposure to pollen, animals, foods, or medicines
Allergic symptoms can be disruptive and sometimes frightening. A structured assessment helps distinguish mild allergy symptoms from asthma, infection, medication reactions, or anaphylaxis.
How We Treat It
The doctor will assess timing, triggers, skin and respiratory symptoms, medication exposure, previous reactions, and relevant medical history. Treatment may include:
- Trigger avoidance guidance
- Newer-generation antihistamines
- Nasal treatment
- Eye treatment
- Referral for allergy testing when appropriate
Evidence-based allergic-rhinitis guidance supports newer-generation antihistamines, intranasal corticosteroids, saline, and combination intranasal therapy when indicated. Severe reactions require emergency care rather than online treatment.
When to Seek Immediate In-Person Care
Seek urgent medical attention if you have:
- Difficulty breathing or wheezing
- Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
- Fainting or severe dizziness
- Widespread hives with vomiting
- Rapidly worsening symptoms after food, medicine, or insect exposure
- Blue lips or confusion
Frequently asked questions
Can allergies be treated online in Spain?
Many uncomplicated allergy symptoms can be assessed and treated remotely.
Do I need allergy testing?
Not always. Testing may be considered when symptoms are recurrent, severe, difficult to control, or linked to a specific exposure.
What should I do during a severe allergic reaction?
Call emergency services immediately. Do not wait for an online consultation if breathing difficulty, throat swelling, collapse, or rapidly progressive symptoms are present.
Online consultations are for non-urgent, non-life-threatening care only. In a medical emergency call 112 immediately or go to your nearest emergency department.
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