Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Allergy testing by primary care physicians.

H C King1

  • 1University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.

Postgraduate Medicine
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Amateur opticians in Switzerland.

The Optician·2010
Same author

Gene expression profile analysis by DNA microarrays: promise and pitfalls.

JAMA·2001
Same author

Stimulus-specific assembly of enhancer complexes on the tumor necrosis factor alpha gene promoter.

Molecular and cellular biology·2000
Same author

Alternatives in the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies.

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America·1998
Same author

The development of otolaryngic allergy in the United States.

The Laryngoscope·1997
Same author

Exploring the maze of adverse reactions to foods.

Ear, nose, & throat journal·1994
Same journal

Clinical pharmacokinetics of colistimethate sodium and formed colistin in patients with renal impairment or on dialysis modalities: a systematic review and implications for precision dosing.

Postgraduate medicine·2026
Same journal

The role of type D personality in pregnancy symptom severity, functional limitations, and maternal ambivalence.

Postgraduate medicine·2026
Same journal

Operational and demographic predictors of leaving without being seen in a high-volume tertiary emergency department: a five-year case-control study.

Postgraduate medicine·2026
Same journal

Risk of adverse effects of the concomitant use of statins with calcium channel blockers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Postgraduate medicine·2026
Same journal

Association between frailty and major chronic disease-free life expectancy: a large community-based longitudinal study.

Postgraduate medicine·2026
Same journal

The prevalence of functional iron deficiency and its impact on mortality in patients receiving hemodialysis.

Postgraduate medicine·2026
See all related articles

Primary care physicians can manage allergies effectively with thorough patient history and physical exams. They should avoid remote diagnostic plans and consider referral, medication, or advanced allergy care training.

Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Primary care physicians (PCPs) manage allergies due to demand.
  • Treatment success hinges on PCP interest and engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the role and necessary approaches for PCPs in allergy diagnosis and treatment.
  • To guide PCPs in managing allergic conditions within their practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic and treatment modalities for allergies.
  • Emphasis on clinical evaluation, including history and physical examination.
  • Discussion of pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy, and diagnostic testing options.

Main Results:

  • Effective allergy management requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.

Related Experiment Videos

  • PCPs should not rely solely on automated diagnostic tools.
  • Diagnostic tests vary in applicability based on PCP involvement level.

    • Conclusions:

    • PCPs must decide between referral, medication, or deeper involvement in allergy care.
    • Immunotherapy offers potential benefits but requires specialized training and carries risks.
    • Food allergy diagnosis relies on elimination diets and challenge, not in vitro tests.