Allergy Panel - Asthma / Rhinitis Comprehensive With Monitoring 4 in Thane

An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system that causes undesirable reactions to certain substances like food, dust, pollen, drugs or even animal dander. These reactions normally do not occur in others. The substance causing the reaction is an allergen. Immunoglobin E is an antibody that the body produces in case of an allergic reaction. Total IgE test is a blood test used to measure the complete IgE levels in the blood, but it does not indicate what is the specific allergen causing the reaction. Allergy panel -  Asthma / Rhinitis Comprehensive is a more wide range screening that tests the body's reaction to 29 types of inhalant allergens that may cause asthma or related symptoms using the ImmunoCAP technique. Based on the results the source of allergy/allergies is determined and the course of treatment is decided accordingly. Along with this the allergen specific IgE, Tryptase and ECP levels are also checked. 

An allergy is an immune system hypersensitivity condition that results in unfavorable reactions to specific items. This can include food, dust, pollen, medicines, or animal dander. Other people typically do not have these reactions. An allergen is a substance that triggers an allergic reaction. The body creates the antibody Immunoglobulin E (IgE) in the event of an allergic response. The total IgE test measures the total IgE levels within the blood. But it cannot identify the exact allergen that causes the reaction.

Using ImmunoCAP technology, the Allergy Panel - Asthma / Rhinitis Comprehensive test examines the body's response to 29 different variants of inhalant irritants that can cause asthma or associated symptoms. The source of the allergy or allergies is identified using the results, and the appropriate course of therapy is chosen. Additionally, the IgE, Tryptase, and ECP levels specific to each allergen are measured.

Why is the Allergy Panel - Asthma / Rhinitis Comprehensive With Monitoring 4 Test Done?

To determine the precise cause of potential inhalant allergies that cause asthma or rhinitis-like symptoms, this test is used (allergen). As it is an inhalant allergy, it frequently causes respiratory problems such as,

• Runny nose.

• Sneezing.

• Coughing.

• Wheezing.

• Difficulty breathing.

It can also cause skin-related symptoms, such as:

• itching.

• watery eyes.

• rashes.

• hives.

Anaphylactic shock may also result in some severe cases. Based on these findings, additional targeted testing is advised. It is frequently used to diagnose severe cases of anaphylaxis in cases where the etiology of asthma or rhinitis is unknown. Additionally, tryptase and ECP levels demonstrate the degree of allergy.

Written by: Dr.Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs