Kit tests for 10 most common allergens Company says test is meant to be affordable%2C accessible Allergist urges caution about basing decisions on results If you've been itching to find out whether ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Oral food challenges carry a risk for allergic reactions. Skin prick tests do not indicate risks for reaction.

A lot of people think they have food allergies, but they're likely wrong. That's partly because it's easy to confuse common food-related problems like lactose intolerance or celiac disease with an ...

Read full article: Over 1,000 protest at Houston City Hall over federal funding cuts and executive orders One of the most popular way doctors get true allergy test results is by doing skin tests. They ...

To avoid an allergic reaction, you need to know what you're allergic to. Skin testing is one way your doctor can check on what causes your symptoms. The steps vary depending on what type of test ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The seasons are getting longer, and pollen is blooming later, leaving many of us sneezing and sniffling later in the year. Whether it’s pollen you’re allergic to, insects or ...

Q: Last month I broke out in hives after eating oysters. A blood test came back negative for a shellfish allergy. Why does my doctor still want me to do a food challenge? A: Allergic reactions occur ...

Suspect that your little one may have a peanut allergy? Well, according to research published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, diagnosing it may become a whole lot easier thanks to ...

Skin prick, blood tests not as reliable as food for testing allergic reactions. December 26, 2011 — -- A simple skin-prick or blood test has confirmed many people's suspicions that they have ...

More frequent testing for nickel allergies in children might help keep the allergies from developing, according to a report in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. The study, at the University of ...

NEW YORK – NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Primary care doctors often use the wrong test to diagnose food allergies in children, new research shows. The practice can lead to overdiagnosis, with ...