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Allergy Procedures

Allergy Skin Testing

This type of testing is the most common and is relatively painless. A very small amount of certain allergens is put into your skin by making a small indentation or “prick” on the surface of your skin...Click here for MORE info

Immunotherapy

Allergy shots (or immunotherapy) are aimed at increasing your tolerance to allergens that trigger your symptoms every time you are exposed to them...Click here for MORE info

Spirometry

Spirometry includes the use of pulmonary measurements made with a spirometer to evaluate airway obstruction, and if so, whether it is reversible with a bronchodilator. It is mandatory to diagnose and characterize asthma severity...Click here for MORE info

Oral Food Challenges

Oral challenges are the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies. During a food challenge, patients will be given gradually increasing amounts of a food to which they are suspected to be allergic. Patients are closely monitored during food challenges, with medications available to treat a potential allergic reaction. Patients will not be recommended for food challenge unless their clinical history and allergy testing suggest that there is a low likelihood of reaction to the food in question.

Patch Testing

Patch testing is a form of skin testing in which suspected allergens are applied to the skin and covered for several days. The patches are then removed and read by the allergist. This type of testing can be helpful in the identification of possible causes of contact dermatitis.