Allergen, Individual-Tree pollen Papdi Chibil / Elm Test

Allergy is a misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system. Human body is having defense against foreign invaders, particularly to pathogens. Generally allergic reaction is misguided to these foreign substances, which are usually harmless. Elm trees are a major source of allergy. Tree pollens that trigger allergies tend to be very fine and powdery. The wind can carry them for miles. Inhaling even small amounts can trigger allergy symptoms. Symptoms of ELM tree pollen allergy include Low grade fever, Sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, watery eyes, itchy skin, sore throat, poor appetite, frequent headaches. Allergic reaction to tree pollen may cause mental dullness and fatigue

Either blood test or skin test may be prescribed by your doctor. If you are having extensive rashes skin test is avoided. No specific preparation is required for these tests. The blood will be taken from your arm. So it is advisable to wear a something with short sleeves, sleeves of which can be rolled up easily. You do not need to fast or alter your diet before blood test, until and unless specifically instructed by your doctor to do so. You can eat, drink normally. Always follow specific instructions given to you by lab. Skin test is performed on small area of your skin.

Skin or blood allergy tests help confirm or exclude potential triggers. While the results of allergy testing are a useful guide in determining whether the person is allergic. The severity of allergy is determined by measuring the amount of redness and swelling while doing skin test. Your allergist will also help you determine which medications will work best for your set of allergy triggers. based on the test results. Ideally if you are found allergic you need to start medication before pollen season starts. There are a couple of immunotherapy options available which your allergist might prescribe if allergy is severe.

For skin test, a small area of your skin will be cleaned and then allergen will be introduced to your skin using a needle prick For blood test, an elastic band will be wrapped around your upper arm to stop the flow of blood and make the veins visible. Skin where needle is to be inserted will be cleaned using alcohol Needle will be injected in the visible vein Blood will be filled in a tube attached to needle and will be transferred to vessel A gauze pad or cotton ball will be put over the needle site as the needle is removed.