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Practical aspects of allergy-testing.

Arne Høst1, Susanne Halken

  • 1Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, DK-5000 C, Odense, Denmark. arne.hoest@ouh.fyns-amt.dk

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
|November 25, 2003
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Allergy testing is crucial for effective allergy treatment in children. It involves case history, IgE testing, and specific challenges to confirm diagnoses like food or inhalant allergies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Immunology
  • Allergology

Background:

  • Specific allergy treatment requires accurate allergy testing.
  • Children with persistent or severe allergic symptoms need timely evaluation.
  • Current guidelines emphasize comprehensive diagnostic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the essential components of allergy testing for children.
  • To define the indications for allergy testing across different age groups.
  • To clarify diagnostic confirmation methods for food and inhalant allergies.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed case history collection.
  • Determination of immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization via skin prick tests or serum-specific IgE measurement.
  • Controlled food elimination and challenge procedures for food allergy diagnosis.

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  • Confirmatory nasal, conjunctival, or bronchial challenges for inhalant allergic disease.

    • Main Results:

    • Allergy testing is a prerequisite for specific allergen avoidance, pharmacotherapy, and vaccination.
    • Testing is recommended for all children with persistent, recurrent, or severe allergic symptoms, regardless of age.
    • Food allergy diagnosis requires confirmation beyond case history and IgE sensitization.
    • Inhalant allergic disease diagnosis may necessitate confirmatory challenges in specific situations.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive allergy testing is vital for guiding appropriate and effective allergy management in children.
    • Accurate diagnosis through validated methods ensures targeted treatment strategies.
    • The diagnostic approach should be tailored to the type of suspected allergy, with specific confirmation steps for food and inhalant allergies.