Diagnosing allergic rhinitis
Usually there are several different tests your doctor may recommend.
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Getting the jump on hay fever
Take nasal steroids several weeks before the start of allergy season.
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What is allergic vs. non-allergic rhinitis?
Not all “allergy symptoms” are truly allergic in origin.
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Allergens that trigger allergic rhinitis
They can be present seasonally, or year-round.
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Blood testing for allergies
In certain situations, they may be a better choice than skin tests.
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Food allergy testing
There are four main ways to help determine if you’re allergic to a certain food.
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Drug allergies
Any medication can provoke a severe allergic reaction.
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Types of allergy tests
The only way to know for sure whether or not you have allergies is to undergo testing.
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Allergies and climate change
There’s more pollen in our lives now than in 1990.
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Skin testing for delayed hypersensitivity reactions
A patch test can pick up whether you’re allergic to certain substances.
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