Allergen Testing Topic
English articles about Allergen Testing (topic): 41 in total. For general information only, not medical advice.
- Recurring urticaria: how to track down triggers step by step
Explains the difference between acute and chronic urticaria, the main categories of triggers, the specific items to record in a symptom diary, and why most chronic urticaria has no single identifiable cause.
2026-11-04 - How to use a peak flow meter: posture, best of three blows, and how to record results
This article explains that a peak flow meter is used to track trends in your airway, not to replace a diagnosis. It covers how to stand and hold the mouthpiece, blowing three times and taking the best value each time, and how to record results and review changes with your doctor.
2026-11-02 - If someone in the family has allergies, will the child definitely have them too? Inherited tendency and the allergy march
Allergies tend to run in families, but they are not passed on for certain. This article explains how genes and environment work together, the allergy march from eczema to rhinitis to asthma, and what high-risk families should watch for and when to see a doctor.
2026-10-28 - Rash after eating seafood: is it an allergy or histamine poisoning?
A rash after eating seafood may be an allergy or histamine poisoning. This article shows you how to tell them apart by four points: whether it is the first time, how much was eaten, whether others who ate the same food got ill, and how long symptoms last. It also gives advice on what to do and when to see a doctor.
2026-10-25 - Cow's milk protein allergy and lactose intolerance: how the mechanisms, symptoms and when to see a doctor differ
Your child is uncomfortable after drinking milk. Is it an immune reaction or trouble digesting lactose? This article explains the difference between the two, from mechanism and timing of symptoms to how they are managed and which department to visit.
2026-10-22 - Food allergy and food intolerance: mechanisms, timing and where judgement ends
This explains the difference between food allergy and food intolerance in three ways: the immune mechanism, when symptoms appear, and whether you can judge it yourself. It also explains why intolerance test results cannot be used directly as a reason to avoid foods.
2026-10-19 - How to test for house dust mite allergy: the difference between skin prick tests and specific IgE
The two common tests each suit different situations, and results need to be interpreted alongside symptoms.
2026-10-14 - Testing for pollen allergy: when to do it and which tests to have
Testing is useful because it turns "I'm probably allergic to something" into clues you can act on. But the timing has to be right.
2026-10-14 - Cow's Milk Protein Allergy and Lactose Intolerance: Two Things Often Confused
Feeling unwell after drinking milk can have completely different causes, and the way to handle it is different too.
2026-10-14 - "Lactose-free" is not the same as "milk protein-free"
These two labels are often confused, but for people with a cow's milk allergy they mean completely different things.
2026-10-14 - Tests for Cow's Milk Allergy: IgE, Skin Prick and Food Challenge
Different tests answer different questions. Diagnosis needs to take the history into account.
2026-10-14 - Egg white and egg yolk: which is more likely to cause sensitisation
The two have different allergenic proteins, which affects the scope of avoidance and how follow-up assessment is done.
2026-10-14 - Testing for Egg Allergy and How to Read the Results
Testing is only one piece of the puzzle. Whether a true allergy exists also depends on what happens after eating the food.
2026-10-14 - Egg Allergy and a Food Diary: How to Keep Records More Effectively
A good record can help your doctor make a faster assessment and can also reduce unnecessary dietary restrictions.
2026-10-14 - Re-evaluation timing for egg allergy: when to get tested again
Re-evaluation is not better the more often it is done. Getting the timing right helps avoid missing a chance to build tolerance and avoids unnecessary tests.
2026-10-14 - Diagnosing Peanut Allergy: Tests and How to Understand the Results
Test results need to be understood alongside real reactions to eating the food. Looking at numbers alone can easily lead to the wrong conclusion.
2026-10-14 - Re-evaluating peanut allergy: when it can be reassessed
Peanut allergy often lasts a long time, but it is not completely without room for change.
2026-10-14 - Peanut Allergy and Eczema: How Strong Is the Link?
People with eczema may also be sensitised to foods, but the two are not a simple cause-and-effect relationship.
2026-10-14 - Itchy mouth, tight throat: cross-reactivity between peanut and pollen
Some people feel discomfort in their mouth after eating peanuts, and this may be linked to pollen allergy.
2026-10-14 - How to Read Peanut Allergy Test Results: What the Numbers Mean
Test numbers need to be understood together with symptoms and eating history. Looking at the numbers alone can lead to wrong conclusions.
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