Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways Skin tests for allergies include skin prick testing, intradermal ...

A doctor can diagnose food allergies using a variety of tests, including skin prick tests, blood tests, and oral food challenges. Home test kits are also available, though they have several downsides ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin condition. It’s a common type of eczema that usually starts early in childhood. Around 30% of kids who have AD may test positive for a food allergy at ...

Total serum immunoglobulin (Ig) E does not have much predictive value for the diagnosis of these disorders. Although epidemiologic studies indicate that total IgE is increased in allergic rhinitis, ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The seasons are getting longer, and pollen is blooming later, leaving many of us sneezing and sniffling later in the year. Whether it’s pollen you’re allergic to, insects or ...

Although allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not always clear. Skin tests so far have been unpleasant, ...

Allergy tests are a way to get to the bottom of what's causing your asthma symptoms. They help your doctor find out if allergies trigger your asthma. These tests won't identify asthma triggers such as ...

IgE-mediated allergies manifest with a diverse range of clinical symptoms, which often affect multiple organ systems in the body. These manifestations can vary from skin reactions to respiratory, ...

A nasal allergy test showed strong diagnostic performance, with sensitivity exceeding 75% and specificity approaching 90% for detecting allergens sensitized in patients with allergic rhinitis.

Researchers are developing a blood test for peanut allergies that could eliminate the need for the sometimes risky and expensive oral food challenge. Share on Pinterest A new blood test could make ...

Scientists have developed a new laboratory test to diagnose peanut allergy. The test has 98 percent specificity and, unlike current options, it doesn't run the risk of false-positives or causing ...