Allergy

What is an Allergy Test? How is it done?

What is an Allergy Test? How is it done?
These are tests that reveal the presence of allergy. In other words, if the current disease has an allergic cause, it is the tests that determine it. Allergy tests have a great place and importance in allergy science.In Which Diseases Are Allergy Tests Performed?Respiratory allergies (allergic flu and asthma)food allergiesbee allergiesDrug allergies (in some)Skin allergies (urticaria and angioedema)Eczemas (contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis)In addition, it is useful to do it in cases such as recurrent or long-lasting SINUSIT, Cough, MIDDLE EAR INFLAMMATION or CONJUNCTIVIT (redness and itching in the eyes).In order for the applied test to be useful, the most appropriate test material must be determined.The decision to perform these tests should be decided and applied by physicians who are experts in allergy (ie, who have expertise in Allergy and/or Clinical Immunology).
1. Prick Test (Epidermal Test)Prick Test Application It is the most frequently applied allergy test. It is a test that does not cause pain or pain to the patient and results in a short time. It is applied in diseases such as allergic rhinitis (allergic flu), allergic asthma, urticaria (hives or rhinitis), food allergy, bee allergy. It is usually done on the inside of the arm. Liquid test material containing allergen is dripped onto the skin. A small scratch is created on the top layer of the skin, allowing the allergen to leak into the skin and combine with the “allergy cells” there. Medblue Allergy applicators and lancets are recommended for this application. After the test is applied, it is waited for 10-15 minutes and then the skin responses obtained are evaluated. Some drugs cause the test to give erroneous results:a. Antihistamines, drugs used to treat allergiesb. Drugs used in the treatment of influenza infectionsc. some cough syrupsD. Some drugs used in the treatment of stomach diseasesto. Some drugs used to treat depression