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1. Skin Prick Test (SPT)

In this test, indoor allergens including house dust mite, house dust, mould, cockroaches, cat and dog are routine A few common pollens, seafood, milk and egg are also tested. Known food allergy does not require testing. A positive reaction to the skin prick test occurs when the skin around the needle prick becomes itchy and red with the development of a white swelling called a wheal. The wheal reaches its maximum size in about 15 to 20 minutes and the reaction fades within a few hours

2. Blood Test

  1. South China Allergy

  2. RAST test (Radio AllergoSorbent Test) measures the amount of specific Immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE) in your blood to various environmental and food allergens.

3. Allergy Avoidance

  1. House dust mite (HDM): use Encase pillows, mattress and duvet in anti-HDM bedding covers (Anti-Allergy Product. Use wipe-able furniture instead of upholstered furniture. HEPA air cleaners to remove airborne allergen particles

  2. Mold allergen: Use dehumidifier to keep humidity below 50%. Wash shower curtains, bathroom tiles, bathtubs and toilet tanks with mold-killing solutions. Regular cleaning of refrigerators.

  3. Animal Dander: Avoid carpets, heavy curtains and upholstered furniture. Close all windows and use air-conditioning during pollen seasons

Allergy Management

4. Specific Immunotherapy

  1. Gradual Desensitization: Comes in 2 forms: injection and sublingual

5. Sublingual Immunotherapy

  1. Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is the most recent and effective form of treatment. This is a very safe and self-administered treatment which can be used in children

Skin Prick Test (SPT)
Blood Test
Allergy Avoidance
Specific Immunotherapy
Sublingual Immunotherapy
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