Patch-test
A type of skin testing designed to help in the diagnosis of contact dermatitis.
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The PEF is measured using a peak flow meter. Its use makes it possible to assess the severity of an attack when it occurs, to give objective information used to make therapeutic decisions and to verify once treatment of the attack has been initiated the good course of respiratory function. Used outside of situations of acute attacks, it provides objective measurements that reflect the respiratory functional status of the patient.
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Pollen corresponds to the microspores of flowering plants (which develop on the stamen). Certain forms of pollen which are carried by the wind during the pollen season are extremely allergenic.
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A calendar which gives details about the type of pollen which is likely to be in the air in a given region at different times of the year. Used by those who are allergic to some type of pollen to find out when their allergy is likely to be at its worst.
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The group of allergic manifestations (rhinitis, conjunctivitis or, less commonly asthma) that can be caused by allergy to pollen, e.g. hay fever.
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A type of skin test performed by allergists in order to identify the allergen or allergens which are causing the allergic symptoms of a given patient.
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A provocation test is performed under medical supervision and aims to reproduce the symptoms of the allergic reaction in order to accurately define the role of a given allergen in the etiology of the problem.
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Itching. A common symptom in allergy.
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