Skin prick testing is conducted.

A skin prick test is conducted to determine the Pollen, from trees or dust mites can trigger reactions. s to which a patient's allergic and pinpoint the potential triggers of their symptoms.

The skin prick test is useful, for identifying allergies.  

The allergens we inhale are known as allergens.

Dust mites and storage mites are allergens found in households, alongside cockroaches and pets, like cats and dogs.

Allergens in the foods we consume  

Food allergens such as dairy products (milk) peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, poultry, seafood, various fruits and vegetables seeds and grains.

Only a small number of medications can undergo testing through a skin prick examination.

Steps;

The skin prick test is a process in which a suspected allergen is placed as a drop, on the skin and then a small prick is made on the drop only penetrating the layer of the skin.

The lancet tip that is used for pricking penetrates 1mm and is usually not painful; a skin prick test is typically less painful, than a mosquito bite.

After the examination the patient must wait for 15 minutes before the results are interpreted.

If a test shows a reaction, to an allergen with swelling of a millimeters and the swelling is at least 3 millimeters larger, than the control saline injection sites swelling size; it indicates that the patient is sensitized to that specific allergen.

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Make sure to take precautions before conducting a skin prick test.

The patient should steer clear of medications such, as antihistamines and antipsychotics. It's also important to avoid cough syrups that are commonly found in stores.

The location where SPT is taking place should be, in condition.

Security

SPT is generally considered safe with risks; however some patients may experience dizziness or allergic reactions occasionally.

Demographic based on age;

SPT can be carried out in individuals of all age ranges.