Protective clothing is effective for irritants, but may not protect against an allergen. Strict avoidance is recommended by the allergist. Persons who suspect allergy should take the pesticide label to their physician to begin the investigation. Expert consultation is available to the physician from a variety of experts in allergy and other sources. There is no explanation for this, doctors have learned to expect such cases of changes in immune reactions.
Specific diagnosis is the key to any puzzling case of disease.
An alert physician and a conscientious patient can work out the most likely diagnosis. They do this by keeping an accurate history of the time, place and activity at the onset of symptoms. This then leads to selective clinical tests for specific agents. Consultation and support of an allergy specialist may be required. Simple avoidance of suspect allergens and use of antihistamines help most people counter allergic reactions.