ABOUT US ALLERGIES PATIENTS SCIENCE NEWS CENTER CAREERS Find your location Allergies Diagnosis How is allergy diagnosed? How is allergy diagnosed? How is allergy diagnosed? Patient journey ALLERGIES HOW IS ALLERGY DIAGNOSED? The diagnosis of respiratory allergies is based on clinical history, physical examination, allergy tests and specific questions. Stallergenes Greer has over a century of allergen immunotherapy experience and expertise. Learn more about our history It is important for individuals to be properly diagnosed in order to receive adequate medical care. If left untreated, allergic rhinitis symptoms can increase, leading to a spiral of worsening co-existing conditions (source: Hadley JA, et al. Comorbidities and allergic rhinitis: Not just a runny nose. J Fam Pract 2012;61(2):S11-5). How is allergy diagnosed? The diagnosis of respiratory allergies is based on clinical history, physical examination, allergy tests and specific questions (sources: www.allergyuk.org (last accessed on May 11, 2016); Valovirta E, EFA Book on Respiratory Allergies - Raise Awareness, Relieve the Burden. www.efanet.org (last accessed on May 18, 2016). Identifying the causal allergen can be an important step in taking control of allergies, allowing individuals to reduce exposure to the substances that trigger symptoms (source: www.allergyuk.org (last accessed on May 11, 2016). Diagnostic methods The diagnosis of respiratory allergies is based on clinical history, physical examination, allergy tests and specific questions. Two diagnostic methods are available for medical practitioners to identify the triggering allergens in individuals: blood tests and prick tests (also called scratch tests). Blood tests: allergen blood tests detect allergen-specific antibodies in the blood. Blood test results are available in a few days. Prick tests: via a prick to the skin, the individual is exposed to the suspected allergen and monitored. After approximately 20 minutes, the skin is observed for any signs of reaction to one or several of the allergens: redness, swelling, itching. © 2021 Stallergenes Greer Site Map Terms & Conditions Modern Slavery Act Statement Contact Cookie Policy Personal Data Protection Policy Cookies Reject and continue STALLERGENES GREER uses technical cookies essential for the functioning of the site as well as audience measurement cookies. You can accept audience measurement cookies by clicking on “Accept” or reject them by clicking on “Reject and continue”. You can change your mind at any time by clicking on “Cookies Management” and manage your preferences by clicking on “Set your preferences”. For more information, please read our Cookie Policy Set your preferences Accept