For most people, home allergy tests can aid them in managing their health, but some examinations must be done in a physician's office, especially when trying to determine which substances are causing the symptoms. A doctor will use food allergy testing to locate the foods that are causing the patient to feel ill. The doctor may also ask the patient to fill out a survey or medical diary to identify the source of the problem. Often, this diary will be done first so that the physician can narrow down the number of products that he will have to identify. Most people think of skin testing as the way to narrow down the causes. Positive reactions appear quickly and can be interpreted in less than an hour. The examination means that a dilute solution of an antigen is introduced to the skin. An antigen is a special substance that causes hypersensitivity in the body that results in a wide variety of reactions. This can include eczema, hives, hay fever, vascular problems, wheezing, shortness of breath, and mucus production. Antigens can also be called allergens. It is estimated that about fifteen percent of people have some kind of allergy. For those who are allergic to some kind of foods, they are sensitive to pollens or chemicals that are swallowed. Most people just excrete these substances; but others find that their bodies wage a battle against them. Antibodies are produced which are constantly on guard for these substances. When the allergen enters the body, these antibodies detect an enemy and begin the process that produces an allergic reaction. Part of the process is the release of histamines, which are stored in white blood cells. The release of these histamines is what causes the reactions.
Once the body begins to produce the substances that are used in this process, they may cause persistent, severe, and difficult symptoms. Repeated exposure to these allergens can make allergies worse. Therefore, the first exposure may produce mild reaction, but as each exposure happens, the reactions get more severe. That's why it's so important to do home allergy tests to determine which substances are causing the problem so that fare can be avoided. Another important element to the food allergy testing is when a person is sensitive to one provision, he may be also sensitive to related foods. These related products may share characteristics that will create a cross-reaction. For example, a person who cannot each peaches may also have to avoid almonds since they are both in the same family. Some people take shots to desensitize themselves to the offending product. The shot introduces the offending antigen into the body in small doses. Then the doses are increased until the body no longer reacts to the product. But sometimes the administered doses cause a severe reaction in the patient, so not all doctors recommend these treatments.
Magazines, television channels, and radio stations are filled with advertisements for products that claim to help those afflicted with sensitivities to certain antigens. Some claim to "cure" the disease. Usually, these ads will include a testimonial from someone who claims to have used the product and been cured. Some are even home allergy tests that say they can help determine the substances that are causing the symptoms. These products need to be used with the knowledge of an attending physician so that treatments at home and at the clinic are not countering each other and making the disease worse. Hair analysis can be effective food allergy testing if done correctly. One problem that may arise is that the exam may indicate chemical components of shampoo, hair spray, or other items used in the care of the scalp. A qualified nutritionist must be consulted to find accurate diagnosis. Some people claim that those who suffer from these problems have genetic or familial metabolism abnormalities that are causing the reactions. One thing is for sure, a sound nutritional diet will help any type of disease, so that is one avenue that someone who is undergoing food allergy testing can take. Another place that people who suffer with these problems can look is in determining sensitivity to foodstuff additives. One such additive is tartrazine, which is found in dye colors. Some of the offending products are baked goods, colored cereals, chips, canned fruits, jello, margarine and butter, puddings, toothpaste, and yogurt. Another offending additive is metabisulfite, which is used as a preservative. It can be found in beer, cheeses, cider, fruit juices, jello, potatoes, sausage, dehydrated vegetables, and wines. Salicylate is found in medications like aspirin and is also used as a preservative. Some of the foodstuffs to avoid are most cold cereals, unprocessed potatoes and rice, chocolate, many vegetables and fruits, a number of spices, alcoholic beverages, and certain pain relievers.
The Bible tells us that "wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it." Wisdom means doing food allergy testing, determining the substances that are causing symptoms, and either avoiding these products or dealing with the reactions. No matter which home allergy tests that are used, it must be part of the greater treatment plan that involves medical professionals and diet. Interpreting the results of these exams can be tricky, and complex. For example, skin reactions may not always coincide with clinical symptoms. Special circumstances may make the interpretation difficult. Some people have skin that is so sensitive that it will develop redness even after being stroked or touched. It may react positively to anything, including the negative control, which is usually saline.
Once the body begins to produce the substances that are used in this process, they may cause persistent, severe, and difficult symptoms. Repeated exposure to these allergens can make allergies worse. Therefore, the first exposure may produce mild reaction, but as each exposure happens, the reactions get more severe. That's why it's so important to do home allergy tests to determine which substances are causing the problem so that fare can be avoided. Another important element to the food allergy testing is when a person is sensitive to one provision, he may be also sensitive to related foods. These related products may share characteristics that will create a cross-reaction. For example, a person who cannot each peaches may also have to avoid almonds since they are both in the same family. Some people take shots to desensitize themselves to the offending product. The shot introduces the offending antigen into the body in small doses. Then the doses are increased until the body no longer reacts to the product. But sometimes the administered doses cause a severe reaction in the patient, so not all doctors recommend these treatments.
Magazines, television channels, and radio stations are filled with advertisements for products that claim to help those afflicted with sensitivities to certain antigens. Some claim to "cure" the disease. Usually, these ads will include a testimonial from someone who claims to have used the product and been cured. Some are even home allergy tests that say they can help determine the substances that are causing the symptoms. These products need to be used with the knowledge of an attending physician so that treatments at home and at the clinic are not countering each other and making the disease worse. Hair analysis can be effective food allergy testing if done correctly. One problem that may arise is that the exam may indicate chemical components of shampoo, hair spray, or other items used in the care of the scalp. A qualified nutritionist must be consulted to find accurate diagnosis. Some people claim that those who suffer from these problems have genetic or familial metabolism abnormalities that are causing the reactions. One thing is for sure, a sound nutritional diet will help any type of disease, so that is one avenue that someone who is undergoing food allergy testing can take. Another place that people who suffer with these problems can look is in determining sensitivity to foodstuff additives. One such additive is tartrazine, which is found in dye colors. Some of the offending products are baked goods, colored cereals, chips, canned fruits, jello, margarine and butter, puddings, toothpaste, and yogurt. Another offending additive is metabisulfite, which is used as a preservative. It can be found in beer, cheeses, cider, fruit juices, jello, potatoes, sausage, dehydrated vegetables, and wines. Salicylate is found in medications like aspirin and is also used as a preservative. Some of the foodstuffs to avoid are most cold cereals, unprocessed potatoes and rice, chocolate, many vegetables and fruits, a number of spices, alcoholic beverages, and certain pain relievers.
The Bible tells us that "wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it." Wisdom means doing food allergy testing, determining the substances that are causing symptoms, and either avoiding these products or dealing with the reactions. No matter which home allergy tests that are used, it must be part of the greater treatment plan that involves medical professionals and diet. Interpreting the results of these exams can be tricky, and complex. For example, skin reactions may not always coincide with clinical symptoms. Special circumstances may make the interpretation difficult. Some people have skin that is so sensitive that it will develop redness even after being stroked or touched. It may react positively to anything, including the negative control, which is usually saline.
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