10.1055/b-0039-169524 20 Pharmacotherapy: DecongestantsChristine B. Franzese 20.1 A Word of Caution This section of the book contains information on the various medication options available to treat allergy symptoms. In each…
10.1055/b-0039-169523 19 Environmental AvoidanceSarah K. Wise 19.1 A Word About Avoidance In the traditional three-pronged treatment approach for allergic conditions, allergen avoidance (or environmental control [EC]) is often advocated. The…
10.1055/b-0039-169520 16 Skin Testing: IntradermalChristine B. Franzese 16.1 Getting into (not under) Someone’s Skin Intradermal testing is another skin testing technique that can be used to diagnose allergies, either alone…
10.1055/b-0039-169519 15 Skin Testing: PrickChristine B. Franzese 15.1 Most Interesting Information Prick testing is the workhorse of allergy testing. It is commonly done without needles and (relatively) pain-free. It’s also…
10.1055/b-0039-169522 18 Specific Immunoglobulin E Testing for Inhalant AllergyJames W. Mims, Matthew W. Ryan, Cecelia C. Damask 18.1 Getting Serious About Serum When a patient is allergic to birch pollen,…
10.1055/b-0039-169521 17 Skin Testing: Blended TechniquesChristine B. Franzese 17.1 Most Interesting Information Skin prick testing is fast, reliable, and requires less skill to perform, but some allergists desire more information…
10.1055/b-0039-169518 14 Conditions That Can Impact Skin TestingChristine B. Franzese 14.1 Setting the Stage for Success Once the decision has been made to proceed with diagnostic testing, the next decision…
10.1055/b-0039-169516 12 Physical ExaminationChristine B. Franzese 12.1 Not All That Sniffles Is Allergic A physician may be tempted to overlook the physical examination of an allergic patient, but it’s an…
10.1055/b-0039-169517 13 Differential DiagnosisChristine B. Franzese “Doc, I got the sinus” Allergic rhinitis is a very common disorder and frequently patients will have their own euphemisms to describe the symptoms…
10.1055/b-0039-169515 11 Patient Surveys and QuestionnairesChristine B. Franzese 11.1 To Use or Not to Use Yes, that’s a question. As in, what use do patient surveys and questionnaires have in…
