Allergy and intolerance test kits can cost hundreds of pounds – but they might not provide the answers you're hoping for ...

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 ...

Allergies can affect everyone differently, including the symptoms you have and the treatments that work. Mili Shum, MD, an allergist at University of Utah Health, helps patients suffering with asthma ...

Although allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not always clear. Skin tests so far have been unpleasant, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Blood tests do not require direct contact with the allergen but take longer than SPTs. SPTs often use allergen ...

Medicare Part B may cover some types of allergy tests if a person meets certain criteria. Allergy testing falls under the “clinical diagnostic laboratory tests” category for Medicare. To qualify for ...

If you live with environmental allergies that disrupt your daily life, Curex's immunotherapy treatment may help. Immunotherapy slowly exposes you to small doses of allergens so your body becomes less ...

Katie received her bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Western Governors University. She then also received her master's degree in nursing education from Western Governors University. You can ...

A study led by researchers from King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has found that the Basophil Activation Test (BAT) is more accurate than standard allergy tests for ...

As a toddler, Colton McClure never wanted to eat peanut butter. "He would always push it away," said his mom, Cheri McClure. Then when he was a preschooler, Colton ate one Reese's peanut butter cup ...