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Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:02 am


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Allergy testing is used to help determine the cause for allergic reactions. The results of allergy tests can help patients and physicians develop a treatment plan to effectively manage allergy symptoms. Allergy testing may include a medical history, a physical examination, allergy skin tests, allergy blood tests, and food allergy testing.


An allergy is an abnormal immune system response that occurs as a result of exposure to certain substances (called allergens). An allergic re...Read the full article

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