It is the most commonly applied allergy test. It is a test that does not cause pain or suffering to the patient and results in a short time.
- Allergic rhinitis (allergic flu),
- Allergic asthma,
- Food allergy. ,
- It is applied in diseases such as bee allergy
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It is usually applied to the inner part of the arm. Liquid test material containing the allergen is dropped onto the skin. By creating a small scratch on the top layer of the skin, the allergen is allowed to leak into the skin and combine with the allergy cells there.
After the test is applied, wait 10-15 minutes and then the skin responses obtained are evaluated. Some medications cause the test to give inaccurate results:
a. Antihistamines, that is, drugs used in the treatment of allergies
b. Drugs used in the treatment of influenza infections
c. Some cough syrups
d. Some drugs used in the treatment of stomach diseases
e. Some medications used to treat depression.
Therefore; Your doctor will ask you about the medications you are using during the test planning phase. . After the allergy test is planned and your appointment is made, if you need to use any medication, please consult your doctor whether this medication will affect the tests to be performed.
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