Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2022, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (3): 1-6.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2022.184

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Clinical use and significance of allergy testing and diagnostics

CHENG Lei1,2,3, XU Qiuyan2,4, CHEN Hao5   

  1. 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China;
    2. Clinical Allergy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China;
    3. International Centre for Allergy Research, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China;
    4. Department of Pediatrics, Suzhou Science & Technology Town Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215153, Jiangsu, China;
    5.Department of Allergy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
  • Published:2022-06-15

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Abstract: Allergic diseases are among the most prevalent diseases worldwide and their burden on healthcare systems continues to increase. Confirmation of allergen sensitization and the identification of causal allergens are essential for developing management strategies for these maladies. This paper provides an updated introduction of the most commonly used detection methods, both in vivo and in vitro, in the diagnosis of type I IgE-mediated allergy and its clinical significance.

Key words: Allergens, Immunoglobulin E, Skin tests, Serologic tests, Diagnosis

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