SKIN TESTING
Prick or Scratch Testing
Putting 2 to 4 sterile plastic applicators onto the forearms, without any bleeding, to test up to 40 allergens, either airborne environmental or food. Results in 20 minutes!
Intradermal
Used only for the negative prick tests, if necessary, for confirmation.
Patch Testing
It is used for both contact allergies, such as latex/rubber, jewelry/metal, cosmetics/perfume, and chemicals.
ORAL CHALLENGE
Administering a suspected food or drug in a controlled setting to determine whether it is the true cause of an allergic reaction.
ORAL DESENSITIZATION
This technique gradually desensitizes patients to a medication that triggers an allergic reaction, most commonly penicillin or aspirin.
PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST (PFT)
Pulmonary function tests measure how well the lungs take in and release air.
Pulmonary function tests are done to:
• Find the cause of shortness of breath.
• Diagnose certain types of lung disease, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
IMMUNOLOGY
Evaluates the immune system to determine if it contributes to anaphylaxis, angioedema, or recurrent infections.
ALLERGY SHOTS (Immunotherapy)
A treatment that involves injecting small doses of the allergen subcutaneously to gradually desensitize the immune system, reducing allergic reactions over time.
SLIT (Sublingual Immunotherapy)
Allergy drops taken under the tongue at home, offering a needle-free alternative to allergy shots. While slightly less effective, SLIT is a great option for patients who prefer to avoid injections or cannot commit to regular office visits.
XOLAIR
An injectable medication given intramuscularly—ranging from one injection per month to three every two weeks. Unlike traditional allergy desensitization, XOLAIR doesn’t reduce allergic sensitivity but rather prevents allergic reactions altogether.
Allergy and asthma specialists treating adult and pediatric patients for allergies, asthma, and other illnesses
THE VILLAGE Allergy Asthma Immunology Centre