{"id":211,"date":"2022-01-06T21:52:48","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sacent.fm1.dev\/allergist\/allergy-testing\/"},"modified":"2023-08-31T14:39:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T21:39:55","slug":"allergy-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sacent.com\/allergist\/allergy-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Is a Skin Prick Test? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A skin prick test is the most common form of allergy testing. This test involves placing a small drop of an allergen extract on your skin. A needle is then used to prick the skin underneath the drop; this allows for a small amount of solution to enter just below the surface of the skin. After 15 minutes, any swelling or redness is measured and, depending on the size, is considered a positive reaction. An intradermal skin test is completed next. An intradermal wheal, or bleb, is injected directly under the top layer of skin. After 15 minutes any reactions are measured and classified as either positive or negative.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is a Patch Test Performed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Your doctor will put drops of an allergen onto your arm and cover the area with a bandage. You\u2019ll leave the bandage on and return to our office within several days. Your provider will then remove the bandage to check for a reaction. This test is effective at determining the causes of contact dermatitis.\"\n    }\n}, {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is Immunotherapy?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"People who suffer from allergies that don\u2019t respond to medical treatment may find relief from immunotherapy, a method of building tolerance to an allergen by introducing it to the body in small doses over a period of time. It is usually given as injections (allergy shots), but can also be taken orally. When ingested, it is known as sublingual immunotherapy, or allergy drops.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is a Blood Test Performed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Your provider will take a blood sample and send it to a laboratory, where allergens are added to it. Lab staff will put allergens in the blood sample and measure the level of IgE antibodies. Blood allergy tests are susceptible to a higher rate of false-positive results.\"\n }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is a Challenge Test Performed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Under direct supervision from your doctor, you will swallow a small amount of a suspected allergen to see how you react. This test determines food or drug allergies and should only be done with medical supervision.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing congestion, sneezing, rashes or other <a href=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/allergist\/allergy-symptoms\/\">irritating symptoms<\/a>, you may have allergies. At Sacramento Ear, Nose &#038; Throat, our providers can perform allergy tests to determine if this is the cause of your condition and help you enjoy life more with the aid of specialized allergy management and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skin-prick-testing\">What Is an Allergy Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergists and ENTs perform tests to see if your immune system overreacts to substances known as allergens and, if so, which ones affect you. People can be allergic to pollen, mold, certain foods, medications and insect stings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/allergy-testing.jpg\" alt=\"The arm of a patient receiving an allergy test. There is a numbered grid with dots of liquid on it and a gloved hand adding further drops using a syringe.\" class=\"wp-image-1661\" title=\"Skin prick allergy test\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/allergy-testing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/allergy-testing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skin Prick Testing:<\/strong> Your ENT will use a needle to prick the skin of your forearm or back with possible allergens. Alternatively, they may put droplets of allergens on your skin and lightly puncture the area. Potential reactions include redness, raised skin or round spots. This test can determine airborne, food or penicillin allergies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intradermal Test:<\/strong> These tests are often used when skin prick tests are inconclusive or negative. Your ENT will inject small amounts of allergens into the epidermis or the outer layer of your skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patch Test:<\/strong> Your doctor will put drops of an allergen onto your arm and cover the area with a bandage. You\u2019ll leave the bandage on and return to our office within several days. Your provider will then remove the bandage to check for a reaction. This test is effective at determining the causes of contact dermatitis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blood Test:<\/strong> Your provider will take a blood sample and send it to a laboratory, where allergens are added to it. Lab staff will put allergens in the blood sample and measure the level of IgE antibodies. Blood allergy tests are susceptible to a higher rate of false-positive results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Challenge Test:<\/strong> Under direct supervision from your doctor, you will swallow a small amount of a suspected allergen to see how you react. This test determines food or drug allergies and should only be done with medical supervision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pulmonary Function Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These tests measure how your lungs are working and are often completed in addition to allergy tests. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spirometry, which measures the amount of air you breathe in and out by breathing into a machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plethysmography, which measures your lung volume, or the amount of gas in your lungs, by having you stand in a small booth and breathe into a mouthpiece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diffusion capacity test, which evaluates how well the small air sacs within your lungs work by having you breathe in certain gases and breathing out into a machine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Get an Allergy Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing symptoms of allergies, our team at Sacramento Ear, Nose &#038; Throat can help you determine what\u2019s causing them. Our provider will determine which test is the most appropriate for you and will use the results to develop a customized treatment plan based on your needs and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting an allergy test is the first step to seeking treatment for your symptoms. 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