Allergy - Cottonwood Test

The pollen of the poplar tree is produced in enormous quantities for about two weeks every year, and can be windblown for miles from its origin. Individuals who are allergic to cottonwood trees may also be allergic to willow trees. Allergy Cottonwood test is performed on a sample of blood to measure the level of IgE Antibodies in the blood. It is performed to confirm Cottonwood Allergy and also during the treatment and after the treatment of Cottonwood Allergy.
If you have a pollen allergy and breathe in pollen-heavy air, you may experience symptoms such as:
Sneezing
Nasal congestion
Runny nose
Watery eyes
Itchy throat and eyes
Wheezing
Pollen can also aggravate asthma symptoms, including increased coughing and wheezing.

No special preparation is needed for Allergy Cottonwood Enzyme Assay Blood. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Allergy Cottonwood Enzyme Assay Blood. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions. The normal result for Allergy Cottonwood Enzyme Assay Blood for IgE Antibodies is Increased IgE (>100kU/l) is seen if the person is allergic to the specific substance for Unisex gender and for All age groups.

Through testing, an allergist can help you identify which pollens bring on your symptoms. An allergist can also help you determine which medications will work best for your set of triggers. Testing for cottonwood allergy may be useful to establish the diagnosis of an allergic disease and to define the allergens responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms.

People with allergies to cottonwood typically display allergies to other pollinating trees and should avoid outdoor exposure on high pollen count days. Decongestants, oral antihistamines, inhalers and allergy injections are effective in reducing cottonwood allergy symptoms. Allergy Cottonwood Enzyme Assay Blood is done using Enzyme Assay method on a Blood sample. This procedure involves detection of allergen specific IgE in a blood sample.