You will be asked to stop using your antihistamine to allow for more accurate response. Avoid using perfumes, soaps, body wash or cream on area which will be tested most likely forearms. Your skin will be marked with the various allergens. A drop of each allergen is placed at the marked areas. There will also […]
A small amount of allergen is put just under the skin to produce a localised reaction. This looks like a wheal (bump) and flare (redness) at the puncture site. The type of allergen used is decided after consultation with medical staff and based on each person’s medical history and symptoms . Roughly between 6-15 allergens […]
Another type of test you may have in a hospital out patient clinic is the skin prick test. Skin prick testing shows an allergic response to a specific allergen. The skin prick test is simple, safe and quick giving results within 15 minutes. It helps to identify allergens to help you manage your condition and […]
Other tests are often required to ensure there are not other underlying conditions that are affecting your breathing. This can help to confirm a diagnosis of asthma: Blood samples Chest x-ray Skin prick test Electrocardiograph (ECG) Blood test are done – mainly to check for other underlying conditions A chest X ray – to check […]
