Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital Launches Dedicated Allergy Department to Boost Early Detection, Personalized Care, and Better Outcomes
Pune, 15 April 2025: In a significant move to address the rising burden of allergies, Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital has launched a specialized Allergy Department. The initiative marks a major leap forward in early diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and patient education—critical components often missing in routine care.
The department will be led by two of Pune’s leading specialists:
- Dr. Vishal Shah, Pediatric Allergy & Asthma Specialist, is an MD from KMC Manipal and has undergone focused training in Allergy and Asthma from BVU Pune and International Asthma Services, USA. He brings deep expertise in childhood asthma, allergic rhinitis, skin allergies, food allergies, and immune disorders.
- Dr. Seemab Shaikh, Senior ENT & Allergy Consultant, is a veteran surgeon with over 30 years of experienceis a graduate of BJ Medical College, Pune. Dr. Seemab has a special interest in allergic rhinitis and has been one of the core committee members who have written the first edition of guidelines for allergic rhinitis in India for ENT surgeons. He leads the Ent allergic services with a focus on evidence-based care. Dr Seemab is also known nationally and internationally for his work in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. He was unanimously selected as the founder national president for a society dedicated to sleep
apnoea surgeons.
Together, their interdisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive world-class care grounded in the latest medical research and global best practices.
Why a Dedicated Allergy Department Matters?
Allergies are often silent disruptors, affecting everything from respiratory health to digestion and skin. Despite affecting nearly 20–30% of India’s population, allergies frequently go undiagnosed or are managed superficially—leading to poor treatment outcomes and recurring symptoms.
The World Allergy Organization (WAO) and the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) emphasize the importance of early testing to avoid misdiagnosis and improve recovery, especially in chronic or complex cases.
Advanced Tools. Personalized Treatment.
The department features cutting-edge diagnostic facilities, including:
- Skin Prick Tests (SPT)
- Blood IgE Testing
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT)
- Component Resolved Diagnostics (CRD)
- Oral Food Challenge Tests
- Complete ENT examination with diagnostic nasal endoscopies Treatment options;
- Evidence based pharmacotherapy is the first line treatment for allergic rhinitis. Patients who do not respond to conventional treatment for allergies are offered scientifically proven options like immunotherapy.
include Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT)—a scientifically proven, long-term solution designed to desensitize the immune system over 3–5 years.
Swati’s Story: A Life Transformed
At 10, Swati’s frequent coughs were brushed off as viral infections. Tests later revealed severe asthma and allergic rhinitis. She began long-term treatment, including immunotherapy. An earlier diagnosis could’ve prevented her ICU scare. A family check showed her mother had similar symptoms—underscoring how Allergy Departments can help treat families together.
Creating Awareness, Breaking Myths
Beyond treatment, the department will focus on public awareness. Common misconceptions still
surround conditions like asthma:
- Inhalers are not addictive—they’re essential and life-saving.
- Asthma affects adults too, not just children.
- With early care, most allergy conditions are manageable and don’t limit lifestyle.
Allergies can impact more than just health—they affect school, work, sleep, mental wellbeing, and social life. Inamdar’s holistic, family-inclusive care model aims to support patients across all these dimensions.
Hospital Management Statement:
“Our goal is to close the gap between awareness and treatment. The launch of this department reflects our ongoing commitment to family-centered, specialized care,” said the management team at Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital.
About Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital
Known for clinical excellence and compassionate care, Inamdar Hospital offers a wide range of advanced healthcare services. The new Allergy Department is a testament to its mission: delivering integrated, holistic, and high-quality medical care to every patient, every time.
