If you feel you may be dealing with allergies, it’s important that you get tested so that you know how severe your allergies are and you know what allergens you need to avoid. There are different types of allergy testing that can be done and the type of tests you may need depend on the types of allergens you feel you might be allergic to. Dr. Leslie Berghash, Dr. John Lanza, and Dr. Camysha Wright at South Coast Ear, Nose, & Throat in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Okeechobee, FL, can explain what allergy testing needs to be done and how it can help you understand your allergies.

Types of Different Allergy Tests

Allergy testing from your ENT doctors in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Okeechobee, FL, will vary depending on the different allergens you may be allergic to. Each test will focus on specific types of allergens and can vary from skin allergies to airborne.

The most common type of allergy test is a skin prick. This is when your skin is poked with a very small amount of an allergen. This will show your ENT doctor which allergens react to and the ones that appear irritated are what you’re allergic to. The allergy testing is usually done on your forearm or back.

Blood tests might be done for people who suffer from skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. This helps reduce the amount of irritation that they may go through and helps stop further breakouts from happening.

To check for food allergens, your ENT doctor will monitor as you ingest small amounts of different foods. This is totally safe since you’re being monitored and they can help you identify any signs of hives or other allergy symptoms.

Contact Your ENT Doctor Today!

Find out what forms of allergy testing you may need today. Contact Dr. Leslie Berghash, Dr. John Lanza, and Dr. Camysha Wright at South Coast Ear, Nose, & Throat in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Okeechobee, FL, to learn about allergy testing and how it works. Call for more information at (772) 398-9911 for the office in Port St. Lucie, FL, (772) 464-6055 for the office in Fort Pierce, FL, and (863) 357-7791 for the office in Okeechobee, FL.