Allergy: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Drug Allergies - Exams and Tests

    Article
    07/24/07, Healthwise

    Your doctor will diagnose a drug allergy by asking you questions about the medicines you are or have recently been taking, your past health, and your symptoms (medical history) and by doing a physical exam. To find out which medicine

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  • Allergy Tests

    Medical Test
    08/08/07, Healthwise

    Allergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to find out what substance, or allergen, may trigger an allergic response in a person. Skin tests are usually done because they are rapid, reliable, and generally less expensive tha

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  • Atopic Dermatitis - Exams and Tests

    Article
    05/05/08, Healthwise

    Most cases of atopic dermatitis can be diagnosed from a medical history and a physical exam. You will be asked about your family history of allergic conditions, when the itch first started, and when the rash first appeared. What the r

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  • Preparing for Your Allergy Blood Test

    Article
    09/25/07, Healthwise

    An allergy blood test is used to find the substance, or allergen, that is the cause of an allergic reaction. Allergy blood tests look for antibodies to find out if an allergic reaction has occurred.

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  • Allergies to Insect Stings - Exams and Tests

    Article
    01/22/08, Healthwise

    Your doctor will diagnose an allergic reaction to insect stings by performing a physical examination and taking your medical history.

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  • Food Allergies - Exams and Tests

    Article
    04/05/07, Healthwise

    To diagnose a food allergy, your doctor will start with a medical history and a physical exam. Your doctor will ask detailed questions about your symptoms and how soon they begin after you eat a suspected food. It is important to dete

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  • Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac - Exams and Tests

    Article
    09/25/07, Healthwise

    A rash (allergic contact dermatitis) from poison ivy, oak, or sumac plants usually is diagnosed through a physical examination and questions about your outdoor activities. Your health professional will examine the rash to decide which

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