Allergy Testing

Follow the links below to find information about diagnosing and testing for allergies and allergic reactions.

Reviewed August 2011

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Title:   Hay fever
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Hay fever is caused by breathing in something that the person is allergic to. Hayfever tends to occur at particular times of the year. It is very common.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Allergic rhinitis and the patient with Asthma: a guide for health professionals
Publisher:   National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   Effective asthma management involves accurate recognition and appropriate treatment of allergic rhinitis. Alone, allergic rhinitis can significantly affect individuals' daily activities and impair quality of life; when it occurs in a patient with asthma, it contributes to airway symptoms and must be considered in the management plan.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   House dust mite
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The house dust mite has been associated with a range of respiratory and dermatological allergies, such as asthma and eczema. The main component of dust is shed skin flakes, which is the mite's preferred food source. Areas around the home that are heavily used, such as beds and upholstered furniture, will have higher mite populations.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Latex allergy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Latex allergy is when people are allergic to either to the proteins found naturally in latex or to the industrial chemicals added. Products made from latex including rubber bands, balloons and condoms. Latex-free condoms and diaphragms are available. Symptoms of latex allergy may include dermatitis, itchy skin, skin lesions, hay fever symptoms and drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is a severe reaction and can be fatal.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Lactose intolerance
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Lactose intolerance is when a person has difficulty or is unable to digest milk sugars from dairy products. It is rare for Caucasians to develop lactose intolerance. The condition is more common among Australian Aborigines and people from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and some Mediterranean countries. Symptoms include bloating, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Many babies are wrongly assumed to have lactose intolerance.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Allergy testing
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Allergy testing determines which particular substances or allergens provoke an allergic reaction. The procedure may include skin and blood tests or special diets. Allergy symptoms include skin rashes, swelling, sneezing, asthma and nausea. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Chickenpox
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The main symptom is a blistering skin rash. Chickenpox can be dangerous for pregnant women, newborn babies and people with depressed immunity. A vaccine is available.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Skin prick tests - summary
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on skin prick tests, used to confirm what a patient is allergic to so treatment of allergic diseases such as asthma, food allergies and allergic rhinitis can be improved.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   RAST (radioallergosorbent test; serum specific IgE) - summary
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   RAST (radioallergosorbent testing) is a blood test used to confirm what a patient may be allergic to. This can improve treatment of allergic diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Coconut allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergic reactions to eating coconut have been reported, but are relatively rare. By contrast, contact allergic dermatitis to coconut products is more common. Sensitisation to coconut pollen has been reported.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Sulfonamide antibiotic allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Being told that one is sulfur allergic commonly causes confusion, as many people wrongly assume that they will be allergic to multiple sulfur-containing medicines or sulfite preservatives.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Food intolerance
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   When people complain of symptoms such as headaches, bloating or mouth ulcers after eating, they are describing food intolerance, rather than food allergy.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Management of food allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Food allergy occurs in around 1 in 20 children and in about 1 in 100 adults. Fortunately, the majority of food allergies are not severe and usually improve with time, particularly in children. When severe reactions occur, however, they are frightening for patients and those involved in their care.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Food allergy - other foods
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergic reactions to soy, wheat and egg usually resolve by the time a child starts school. Unfortunately, reactions to seafood and nuts usually persist. A condition known as 'oral allergy syndrome' is most commonly observed for the first time in young adults.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Food allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The term allergy is often misused to describe annoying but harmless symptoms such as headaches or bloating. Severe food allergy, however, can trigger life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Sinusitis and allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The sinuses are cavities within the skull. They drain into the nose through small holes. Sinusitis means inflammation of the nasal sinuses. Sinusitis is most commonly short-lived, such as after a viral cold.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   What is causing your allergy?
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The first step in management of allergic disease is identifying the cause(s) of the problem. In some cases, the cause(s) may be obvious. However, in other cases it may require medical evaluation using proven investigational tools. Once the cause(s) is identified, steps can be taken to limit exposure to the allergen(s).
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Latex allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergies to latex rubber have only been recognised in the last 20 years, and are increasing in frequency. The reasons are uncertain, but the increased use of latex gloves in health care settings like hospitals in the last 12 years and changes in manufacturing practices (due to increased demand) are probable contributors.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Allergy testing
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Avoiding known allergic triggers is an important part of allergy and asthma management. Allergy testing (using Skin Prick tests or RAST blood tests) helps to confirm sensitive allergens, so that appropriate avoidance advice can be given.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Urticaria (hives)
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a distressing but generally benign and self-limiting condition. Transient symptoms occur in around 1 in 30 children and up to 1 in 5 people during life. Most patients respond to explanation, symptomatic treatment and clinical follow-up.
Date:   Jan 2010

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