Congestion (Stuffy nose)
Runny nose
Incessant sneezing
Watery eyes
Dark circles under eyes
Congestion (Stuffy nose)
Runny nose
Incessant sneezing
Watery eyes
Dark circles under eyes
Itchy nose
Itchy nose
Itchy throat
Itchy eyes
Itch in the roof of mouth
Eczema or Rashes
Itchy throat
Itchy eyes
Itch in the roof of mouth
Eczema or Rashes
We can help determine the ideal type of allergy test for you to identify the cause, as well as provide the treatment you need should you experience allergic reactions.
Common Eczema Treatments include
For more severe cases, our doctors may suggest alternative treatments:
Also known by other names like “Skin Scratch” or the “Puncture test”, this allergy test involves exposing your skin to various standardised, commercial grade allergens that are safe such as:
Your doctor will apply an allergen under a layer of your skin with a small lancet that is barely felt as the needle enters your skin with very minimal discomfort.
A RAST (radio-allergo-sorbent test) blood test involves getting a blood sample to be taken from you to be tested for specific IgE antibodies that can reveal your potential allergy. This can be used to detect some a wider number of allergies such as:
Immunotherapy refers to a preventive allergy treatment for allergies. This includes house dust mites, and pet dander amongst other allergens.
This treatment works by repeatedly delivering allergens to your body, modifying your body’s immune response towards these allergens, and hence desensitizes your body’s immune system to alleviate allergy symptoms.
Lots of clinical studies have consistently shown that this treatment can result in a significant reduction of allergy- associated symptoms. It will not only help you to feel better but also require less rescue medication in the long run.
After consulting our doctors, we will recommend the best treatment to help you overcome your allergies, which includes:
Oral immunotherapy tablets are taken daily to boost immunity towards house dust mites and is often effective for patients suffering from allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Doctors usually prescribe oral immunotherapy tablets when antihistamine tablets are not helping individuals cope with their allergies.
During this treatment procedure, sprays containing allergens are administered under the tongue to increase tolerance to allergy and minimise the effect of your symptoms.
SLIT is a popular choice among patients as it allows them to administer the medication themselves at home and minimises risk of developing asthma with little risk of side effects.
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This is an allergy blood test. RAST stands for radio-allergo-sorbent test.
You can expect a blood sample to be taken from you to be tested for specific IgE antibodies that can reveal your potential allergy.
The results can take about 5-7 days. This may not be suitable if you need to find out your allergic triggers sooner.
It is an allergy test that involves exposing your skin to various allergens such as pet dander, dust mites, food, pollen, and fungi. Don’t worry, these are standardized, commercial grade allergens and safe for use in allergy testing.
Your doctor will apply an allergen under a layer of your skin with a small lancet that is barely felt as the needle enters your skin with very minimal discomfort.
It is also known by other names like “Skin Scratch” or the “Puncture test”.
Allergy skin prick test is usually painless as it uses special micro needles that barely penetrate the surface of your skin. It involves the insertion of allergens into your skin through small lancets that safely penetrate the surface of your surface. The tested part of your skin is marked and pricked using small drops of various allergens. You won’t bleed or feel more than slight, mild momentary discomfort.
As we previously mentioned, skin prick test is a simple, safe yet effective allergy testing technique that doesn’t have any significant adverse effect. It is conducted in a hospital or clinic setting with close supervision from your healthcare professionals. Most patients tolerate the procedure quite well with minimal pain and without any incidence of bleeding.
However, some people may experience mild redness or itching in the tested area. It is also worth mentioning that a severe reaction to skin prick test is very rare. Generally, the skin prick test is not ideal for:
In most cases, allergies can be diagnosed by these allergy tests. To understand more about your allergies, you can speak to our doctors for further information!
There is another test called the skin patch test which may be used to test contact allergies due to substance or particles in your topical creams, drugs, fragrances, and cosmetics. When you visit our clinic, our doctors will explain to you in more details all you need to know about these allergy tests.
It has been proven that some allergy medications, including cetirizine, antihistamine like antihistamines like piriton and loratadine can potentially affect the results of the skin prick test. Antidepressants can also impact the results as well. This means that you will have to inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently using.
This may vary from one individual to another, mainly depending on the new onset of allergy symptoms. It also depends on your exposure to new allergen triggers.
Kindly consult your insurance firm to confirm whether you are covered for your test.
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