Influenza
Distinct from a common cold, true influenza is caused by Influenza viruses types A, B, and C and leads to numerous cases each year. Older adults and patients with chronic conditions are particularly at risk and should consider preventive influenza vaccination. Typical symptoms include sudden high fever, dry cough, and body aches. The persistent cough can further strain the already weakened immune system, potentially leading to complications.
Early identification of an influenza infection is crucial to break chains of transmission and ensure patients receive timely rest. We therefore recommend testing with Influenza A/B rapid tests for patients with suspicious symptoms. These tests provide results within minutes, indicating whether the antigen and thus an influenza infection is present.
RS Virus (RSV)
In infants and young children up to 2 years old, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is one of the most common causes of acute lower respiratory tract infections. Premature babies, children with chronic lung conditions, and those with congenital heart defects are at higher risk and are more likely to experience severe illness. RSV infections are particularly prevalent during the winter and spring months.
As RSV can quickly spread from the upper to lower airways during the first months of life and potentially cause long-term complications, early action is crucial. Early diagnosis of an RSV infection is therefore essential and can be easily achieved using a suitable RSV antigen rapid test. All RSV tests available from Praxisdienst are highly sensitive and provide reliable results within minutes from swab samples. Even the smallest detection of RSV in a sample is enough to produce a positive result.
SARS-CoV-2
The COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant part of public consciousness and has left a lasting impact. It is now clear that the virus is here to stay and is unlikely to be eradicated. The virus continues to evolve rapidly, although disease courses are generally milder than at the start of the pandemic. Infected individuals remain highly contagious.
It is not uncommon for the virus to spread quickly through workplaces, institutions, and other settings, often causing simultaneous absences of multiple employees. We therefore recommend early testing to identify infected individuals as quickly as possible and help break the chains of infection. All antigen rapid tests offered by us are capable of detecting even the latest Eris mutation.
Convenient Combination Tests for Multiple Parameters
As the symptoms of SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and RSV are not always easy to distinguish, our shop offers practical combination rapid tests that allow simultaneous testing for multiple parameters. This means that a single sample collection is sufficient to test for several infections at once.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, pulmonary tuberculosis leads to coughing, low-grade fever, and in rare cases, even coughing up blood. The pathogen, which is transmitted via droplet infection, can nowadays be effectively treated with antibiotics. Early diagnosis of a tuberculosis infection is crucial. In addition to a detailed medical history and physical examination, appropriate rapid tests can reliably detect the pathogen. This allows for a quick start to targeted treatment, helping to prevent further complications.
Bronchial Asthma
Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that affects people of all ages and is characterised by persistent inflammation of the airways. Asthma is broadly categorised into allergic and non-allergic types, with symptoms and severity varying from patient to patient.
Alongside physical examination, allergy testing and lung function assessment, FeNO measurement can support the diagnosis and assessment of asthma. FeNO devices measure the nitric oxide level in a patient’s exhaled breath, providing an indication of airway inflammation. FeNO measurements can also support ongoing monitoring and disease management.
COPD
In COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), inflammation and narrowing of the airways occur. The disease is progressive and currently incurable. Around 6.8 million people in Germany suffer from COPD, with numbers rising. Approximately one in four adults will develop COPD during their lifetime, with smokers over 40 years old at the highest risk.
In addition to lung auscultation and chest X-rays, lung function testing is one of the most important methods for diagnosing COPD. Spirometry is also used at least once a year to monitor disease progression after diagnosis.
