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Dr. Noga Askenazi and the staff use a variety of different tests to check for allergies. These tests include the skin prick test, the intradermal test, and patch testing. With the skin prick test, the skin is pricked so the allergen is placed under the surface of the skin. This test can check for reactions to a number of allergens at once and results are seen in 15-20 minutes. Using the intradermal skin test, an allergen is injected into the skin. This allergen is generally something specific, such as penicillin. The area is observed to check for a reaction. Patch … Continue Reading

Specialists near Hoffman Estates employ accurate allergy skin test Does the itching on the roof of your mouth drive you crazy? When the days get warmer, and others are enjoying outdoor activities, do you find yourself battling watery eyes and constant sneezing and congestion? You may suspect allergies are to blame for your troublesome symptoms. The only way to know for sure if allergies are to blame is by visiting Dr. Noga Askenazi. For instance, you may think you have a food allergy when food sensitivity or intolerance may be to blame. If allergies are to blame, Dr. Askenazi and … Continue Reading

Do you suspect you have allergies? Dr. Askenazi and the staff take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing the cause of your irritating, uncomfortable, disruptive, or concerning symptoms. After performing a detailed assessment of your signs, symptoms, health, and lifestyle, Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois can perform a skin test. This test involves gently penetrating the skin with a needle at the surface. The test is so noninvasive that you won’t even bleed. You should feel little more than a very mild, fleeting sensation of discomfort. Also known as the puncture or scratch test, our … Continue Reading

Skin testing for allergies is one of the most common and reliable ways to detect allergies. It can be used to test for a variety of airborne allergens including mold, dust, pollen, pet dander, and other environmental allergens. It can also test for some food allergens. Skin testing only takes a few minutes and it is done with a device that very quickly pricks the skin. After it is complete, the skin will rest for a period to allow the allergic reactions time to become visible. One of the biggest advantages of skin tests is that you will leave our … Continue Reading

For people with an allergy, even the ingestion of the smallest amount a certain substance can trigger a severe, and potentially life threatening, reaction. Allergy tests provide vital information to allergists and allow them to diagnose and treat a wide variety of allergies. There are several different types of allergy tests available. Skin testing, blood testing, and even oral ingestion testing are all ways that we can determine the source of your reaction. When patients visit Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates, skin testing is the most common and first type of testing performed to confirm an allergy diagnosis accurately. Skin … Continue Reading

Elgin residents, if you are suffering from skin allergies, the first step is to contact your doctor for a skin test to confirm the allergy. Dr. Noga Askenazi and the staff at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates/Food Allergy Center of Illinois are here to help. There are different types of skin testing that can be performed. Your doctor may recommend the skin prick test, the intradermal test, and/or patch testing. The skin prick test can be used to check for reactions to several allergens. After the skin is pricked, placing the allergen under the skin’s surface, your health care provider … Continue Reading

Allergies may seem like a simple problem, but for patients in Illinois who are struggling with constant hay fever, itching, or hives, it may become a threat to their quality of life. Dr. Noga Askenazi and the staff are professionals available at Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois who can help patients find the source of their problem and seek effective, affordable treatment. Many patients in Illinois, who are dealing with allergies often wonder when they should go to see an allergist. A professional is available to help patients who are not seeing an improvement … Continue Reading

It’s no coincidence the National Institutes of Health reports 60 percent of American asthmatics have an allergy, and that at least 30 percent of adult-onset asthma cases are triggered by allergens. Asthma and allergy frequently go hand-in-hand; asthma can be a complication of allergies, or an allergen like dust mites can set off or trigger asthmatic symptoms. Allergy symptoms are set off when your immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance (like pollen) as an invader. To protect from this perceived unwanted visitor, the immune system releases chemicals (histamine) that result in the typical allergy signs – congestion, runny nose, … Continue Reading

The majority of adults who have allergies started experiencing symptoms during childhood. In fact, allergies are one of the most chronic diseases among children. Any child can be affected by allergic reactions, but children with family histories of allergic reactions tend to have a greater risk. Allergies can come in many different forms including skin rashes like eczema, asthma, hay fever, and food allergies. Hay fever is the most common childhood allergy. Its symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, congestion, and itchy, watery eyes. These allergies can be seasonal for some children, while for others they may be year round. Identifying … Continue Reading

Allergies occur when your immune system has as reaction to something that is typically harmless like pollen, foods, dust mites, bug bites, etc. People who have allergies and encounter these allergens will experience a reaction from their immune system. The system will release a chemical (histamine) that causes typical allergy symptoms. At Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates, Dr. Noga Askenazi and the staff diagnose and treat a variety of allergic diseases. How do I know if I’ve had an allergic reaction? If the allergen stems from something you breathed in (like pollen), the reaction is most likely to affect your … Continue Reading