by Doug Bonness | Feb 19, 2016 | Allergy, MD Allergy Pro, RAST testing
Radioallergosorbent test (RAST) is a method of measuring the amount of antibody IgE that is produced by the immune system as a result of exposure of your blood to a particular allergen. It is true that allergic reactions or disorders are among the most common problems...
by Doug Bonness | Feb 18, 2016 | Allergy
Allergen immunotherapy is the administration of specific allergens repeatedly to patients that are proven to have IgE-mediated allergies to protect against inflammatory reactions and allergic symptoms associated with the exposure to those allergens. It is a practice...
by Doug Bonness | Feb 18, 2016 | Allergy
Rhinitis is the fancy medical term for inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, triggered by a viral infection or by allergic reaction. It results in symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, itching, congestion, etc. There’s also the dreaded post-nasal drip...
by Doug Bonness | Feb 12, 2016 | Allergy
Advantages of RASTÂ Test Vs. Skin tests Safe The pricking or scratching process in skin tests is usually uncomfortable, and the resultant itching and swelling may prolong or become severe in some patients. Although the swelling usually disappears within 2 hours or...
