How to test for allergens in allergic cough

Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
Updated on April 01, 2025
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For allergic cough, you can check for allergens by visiting a dermatology department for a blood test. Based on the results of the test, you can identify the allergens and isolate them to prevent allergic cough. In daily life, pay attention to a reasonable diet. Avoid overly greasy, spicy, or stimulating cold foods. It's beneficial to drink more warm water to boost metabolism, or you can boil some pear syrup, which helps relieve cough and dissolve phlegm. Make sure to rest adequately and avoid excessive fatigue.

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Written by Deng Bang Yu
Otolaryngology
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Do you need to check for allergens for allergic rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis is a type of hypersensitivity disease. The first thing we need to know about allergic rhinitis is that it requires allergen testing. Traditionally, the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis is based on clinical symptoms, without involving etiological diagnosis. Testing for allergens is aimed at diagnosing based on its etiology. Secondly, we need to be aware of the allergens responsible for allergic rhinitis, which include food allergies and asthma-related allergies. By identifying food allergens, we can avoid consuming these substances in daily life. For instance, if one is allergic to fish and seafood, they should avoid eating these foods. Similarly, if allergic to mangoes, one should also avoid mangoes. Thus, overall, it is necessary to identify the sources of allergens in allergic rhinitis.

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Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
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How to identify allergens in allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease. The main cause is the body's immune response triggered by contact with allergens, leading to an imbalance in the immune status and causing a series of clinical symptoms. Therefore, in terms of treatment, it is first necessary to identify the specific types of allergens. Currently, there are two methods for allergen testing. The first method is ex vivo allergen screening, which involves blood tests. The second method is the skin prick test to identify specific allergens. Both methods are commonly used at present, and generally, choosing one of them is sufficient. However, a subset of patients may need a combination of both tests for a comprehensive assessment.

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Written by Zhu Zhu
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How to find allergens for skin allergies?

When skin allergies occur, the allergen is the root cause of the condition. Therefore, it’s essential to promptly identify the allergen. To find the allergen, it is recommended to conduct several tests such as patch tests, allergen screening, trichophytin tests, as well as provocation tests and slide compression diagnostic methods. Regardless of the method used, the approach varies from one individual to another.

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Written by Deng Bang Yu
Otolaryngology
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Have you checked for allergens for allergic rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis is a disease characterized by an allergic reaction to external substances. Since it involves allergies to external substances, it is necessary to identify what triggers the allergy, generally requiring an allergen test. Without testing the causes of allergies, the treatment is merely based on experience or a clinical diagnosis lacking in etiological understanding, which is insufficient from a pathological perspective. Moreover, after identifying the allergens, medication can be tailored according to the allergens, or general advice can be given to the patients, such as avoiding certain allergy-inducing substances. For instance, mangoes are commonly known to trigger allergies, and so are fish and seafood, thus specific guidance can be provided to avoid consuming certain foods.

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How to treat allergies?

Allergies are of various types, and it is essential first to identify and eliminate the allergen. Allergy immunotherapy can be given, or symptoms can be alleviated through allergy medications. It's crucial to target the treatment specifically, avoid re-exposure to allergens during treatment to prevent worsening of the condition. If there is an allergic reaction on the face, try to avoid using topical medications containing corticosteroid hormones. If the allergy is severe, it is recommended to seek investigation and management at a formal medical institution. In daily life, pay attention to diet and lifestyle, and avoid contact with allergenic foods.