Which tests do you perform to detect allergy in patients? What are the existing methods for allergy testing? This article tries to provide answers to all these questions Allergy is a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially a particular food, pollen, fur, or dust to which it has become hypersensitive. Allergies affect more than 60 million people per year. The World Allergy Organization estimates that asthma is responsible for 360,000 deaths annually.
These deaths can be avoided with proper allergy care. Types of allergens Inhaled allergens – These affect the body when they come in contact with the lungs or membranes of the nostrils. Pollen is the most common inhaled allergen Ingested allergens – These are present in certain foods, such as peanuts, soy, and gluten Contact allergens – These come in contact with skin to produce a reaction. An example is a rash and…
