What is Allergy Testing? (Skin Prick Edition) With Allergist & Immunologist Dr. Prathyusha Savjani The test shown here is skin prick testing, a quick, in-office method where tiny amounts of allergens are introduced into the skin. It’s usually done on the back or forearm, and results show up within 15 minutes. This test is more sensitive and often more accurate than blood testing for many environmental and food allergies, but not always. That’s why results must be interpreted in the context of yo

3.4K views · 16 reactions | Dr. Edwin Kim is not only a food allergy doctor and researcher, he's a dad of two kids allergic to peanuts and cashews. For him, finding better treatments for food allergies is personal. UNC School of Medicine The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | UNC Health | Facebook

What I would never do as an allergist? We asked allergists at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s annual meeting in Anaheim, California. Follow these accounts if you want to learn about allergies, asthma and/or immunology from multiple perspectives! @kassabmansoor @allergykidsdoc @drtaniaelliott @drdouglasjones @foodallergycounselor @allergist.mommy @pedsallergymd @nycdoctor @farah.khan.md @allergy_acaai #allergies #doctor #acaai23 | Zachary Rubin, MD

🎙In episode 26: Allergies vs. Colds, Dr. Christine Panganiban, allergist and immunologist at Hoag Medical Group, explains how to identify allergies versus colds and the various tools available to minimize the effect of allergens to ensure a healthy quality of life. She discusses allergy testing options and the various treatments tailored to each type of allergy. Tune in wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts or visit Hoag.org/Podcasts/. #EmpoweredbyHoagPodcast | Hoag