A simple blood test can tell if your child has allergen sensitisation

If you or your child has symptoms of rhinitis (like sneezing or a constant runny nose), asthma symptoms, or possible food allergy symptoms, it’s important to get tested to help determine which allergens you are sensitised to and, if so, determine which allergic triggers are causing those symptoms.

An allergy blood test provides specific information to help your doctor and you map out a plan to help you feel better.

Allergy blood testing can help your doctor know for sure if you or your child has allergies. The test results help identify your unique allergy profile of specific airborne or food allergy triggers. Based on your test results simple effective steps can be taken to reduce exposure to your triggers:

• Use special bedding to guard against dust mites
• Keep pets out of the bedroom or house
• Reduce moisture in your environment
• Reduce pollen exposure
• Amend diet

Reducing exposure to your known allergens:

• Decreases symptoms
• Decreases the need for medications
• Helps you feel better

When the allergy blood test results do not show sensitisation, your doctor can rule out these specific allergens as the triggers of symptoms.

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