Treating allergies: a perspective in family practice

The family practitioner is the first and most important contact person for a patient suffering from any allergic disorder. The reason is simple. Even in this fast-changing world of the twentyfirst century, the family practitioner will continue to be not only a doctor but also a friend, guide and philosopher to many a sufferer in our country. It is therefore important for the primary care physician to take time out for periodic reviews of the therapeutic scenario, which in fact is the objective of this article.