allergy testing
Finding immune triggers
Allergy testing is a medical procedure to identify substances that trigger allergic reactions in a patient.
Common methods include skin prick tests, where small amounts of allergens are introduced under the skin, and blood tests measuring immune responses.
Results guide treatment plans and help patients avoid triggers: The allergy testing revealed she was allergic to dust mites and cat dander.
- serologyStudy of blood antibodies
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- epi penAdrenaline delivery device
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
itchy eyes · elimination diet · anaphylaxis · immune response · dust mites · cat dander · waiting room · immunology · screening · asthma treatment · shellfish · pollen · seasonal allergies · blood draw · cross-reactivity · results · doctor's office · skin reaction
- allergiesallergies, allergens, allergist, hay fever, histamine
- outpatient carecheckup, check-up, checkups, physical exam, well visits
- vet clinicveterinarian, pet hospital, vet assistant, exam table, waiting rooms
- ENT medicinetonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, sinus surgery, cochlear implants
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- pediatricspediatrician, pediatricians, pediatrics, pediatric care, well-child visit
diagnostic vs therapeutic purpose
allergy testingallergy treatment
Care for hypersensitivity reactions