Respiratory Conditions
Suspecting that your child has an allergy is not the same as knowing for sure. It is important to seek advice from a doctor before making any drastic decisions about your child’s diet or lifestyle. A private paediatrician in London can test for allergies and provide advice on avoiding any triggers
Blood Tests for Allergies One way we can test for allergies is to perform a blood test. Having a blood sample taken can be scary for a child, so it should only be done if we really need the information it can provide. A blood test could reveal how prone a child is to allergic reactions or confirm an allergy to a specific substance.
Skin Prick Tests Another option for allergy testing is the skin prick test. It can be less frightening for the child, but it is still uncomfortable as the aim is to trigger a small reaction in the skin. Your private paediatrician in London will usually want to test several allergens at once. These could include grass pollen, mould, dust mites, or any animals you keep at home, such as cats, dogs or rabbits.
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Allergy Test Results The results of these allergy tests can help your private paediatrician in London to confirm the presence of an allergy or to identify the cause. However, these tests don’t always tell the full story. About half of us will show a positive reaction to something during an allergy test, but it doesn’t always mean we’ll have the same reaction in everyday life. The doctor will take your child’s symptoms into account too before making a diagnosis.
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