Allergic Rhinitis Diagnosis The diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (AR, nose inflammation caused by allergies) is made by the patient’s medical history, a physical examination, and if needed, nasal endoscopy. In addition, some patients may be tested for allergen-specific IgE using skin prick tests or tests for serum-specific IgE. A skin prick test is when distinct … Continue reading Diagnoses and Treatments
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A More In-depth View Of Airway Allergies
An allergen is an antigen that one has an allergic reaction to from outside of the body that one breathes in, eats, or touches. Some examples of allergens that can be breathed/ taken in are foods, mold, pollen, dander, etc. There are two steps to an allergic reaction, sensitization (the first exposure) and subsequent exposure. … Continue reading A More In-depth View Of Airway Allergies
Allergies in The Airways
An allergen is a foreign substance that one has an allergic reaction to. Allergens come from outside of the body: you can breathe them in, touch them, or eat them. Some examples of allergens are foods, mold, pollen, dander, etc. There are two major phases to an allergic reaction. The first phase, initial exposure, also … Continue reading Allergies in The Airways
Airway And Skin Allergies 