10 papers analyzed
These studies suggest that allergies are diagnosed through symptom history, allergen-specific IgE testing, and allergy testing, with treatments including allergen avoidance, pharmacotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, novel vaccines, and non-pharmacological measures, often involving collaboration between primary care physicians and allergy specialists.
Allergies are characterized by an immune-mediated inflammatory response to typically harmless environmental allergens, and their diagnosis and treatment are critical for managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
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The diagnosis of allergies is primarily based on patient history and the identification of specific IgE antibodies, with skin prick and blood tests being the most common diagnostic methods. Allergen immunotherapy is a key treatment, especially when administered by allergy specialists. General practitioners often rely on symptom management without specific allergy testing. For food allergies, additional diagnostic steps such as elimination diets and food challenges are necessary. The use of recombinant allergens in testing has enhanced the precision of allergy diagnosis and the personalization of treatment strategies.
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