Allergy tests can help identify the source of an allergic reaction. This is especially important if someone experiences severe or repeated allergic reactions. Allergic reactions have a variety of ...

An English professor in California got an allergy test. Then came the bill. This is a Kaiser Health News story. Janet Winston had a rash that wouldn’t go away. The English professor from Eureka, Calif ...

Allergies can be triggered by a variety of things, including indoor and outdoor irritants, as well as foods. If you notice allergy symptoms in your child, make an appointment for them with a ...

A RAST test or radioallergosorbent test is a way of testing a person’s blood to see if they have any allergies. This test checks their blood for specific lgE antibodies to find out what substances ...

In the event of an allergic reaction, a range of tests are available to determine which substance is the primary cause. Various combinations of skin, blood, and/or challenge tests may be used, ...

An allergy happens when your immune system mistakes a normal, harmless substance for something that can cause illness. Your body then has an allergic reaction to this harmless substance—called an ...

Janet Winston had a rash that wouldn’t go away. The English professor from Eureka always had been sensitive to ingredients in skin creams and cosmetics. This time, however, the antifungal cream she ...