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Diagnosis And Tests

To pinpoint the allergy problem -- and determine the treatment ¨C your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and habits. You'll also need various tests.

CommonArticle Avoiding outdoor allergens
Allergic rhinitis causes symptoms of sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. However, you can control these symptoms with medicine and by avoiding the things that cause them (allergens).
CommonArticle Controlling indoor allergens
Allergic rhinitis results in symptoms of sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. However, you can control these symptoms with medicine and by avoiding the things that cause them (allergens).
CommonArticle Allergy Tests
Allergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to determine what substance, or allergen, may trigger an allergic response in a person.
CommonArticle Allergies Doctors Exam
Your doctor will likely ask you a series of questions to help determine if your problem is allergy related. WebMD tells you what you can expect.
CommonArticle Food Allergy: Suspect, Test, Avoid
New Food Allergy Guidelines Stress Smart Testing, Smart Eating
CommonArticle The Food Allergies Elimination Diet and Food Challenge Test
The elimination diet involves removing specific foods or ingredients from your diet that you and your doctor suspect may be causing your allergy symptoms.
CommonArticle Allergies: Skin Testing for Allergies
An allergy skin test is used to identify the substances that are causing your allergy symptoms.
CommonArticle Allergies: Blood Testing for Allergies
Blood tests are sometimes performed to find out what triggers an allergic reaction and are often used if a patient has a skin condition or is taking medications, such as antihistamines.
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