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Avoid unnecessary or inefficient medication
Infection or allergy? A blood test, together with a physical examination, will help you avoid unnecessary medication, such as antihistamines or antibiotics, or ensure that you get appropriate treatment.
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Rule out allergy
Many people believe they are allergic to food, but only a few are. If you think you or your child has food allergies, do not try to manage the problem yourself by removing too many foods from your diet. A blood test can help your doctor see whether or not the symptoms are actually due to allergy.
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Allergy is not all about family history
Allergy in the family increases your risk of being allergic. However, the majority of allergic children have non-allergic parents.
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Identify your allergy triggers
What may seem as the obvious allergy trigger may just be the "top of the iceberg". Since most people are allergic to more than one trigger, it is important to identify those that contribute to your symptoms for best symptom relief. In addition, the more provoking triggers, the greater the risk for severe allergy symptoms.
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Sensitivity to allergens may change over time
Testing once in a life time is not enough. Sometimes your allergy symptoms disappear, sometimes it may progress into more severe conditions. Depending on changes in symptoms and in your environment, testing regularly increases the possibility to improve your health and quality of life.
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