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Diagnosing allergies. The hows and whys. 1993

R S Walls
Department of Immunology, University of Sydney, Concord, New South Wales.

Allergies are a common problem dealt with in family practice. This article reviews the importance of a proper management approach and details the essential features in establishing the diagnosis with special emphasis given to the importance of good clinical skills.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006967 Hypersensitivity Altered reactivity to an antigen, which can result in pathologic reactions upon subsequent exposure to that particular antigen. Allergy,Allergic Reaction,Allergic Reactions,Allergies,Hypersensitivities,Reaction, Allergic,Reactions, Allergic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012882 Skin Tests Epicutaneous or intradermal application of a sensitizer for demonstration of either delayed or immediate hypersensitivity. Used in diagnosis of hypersensitivity or as a test for cellular immunity. Skin Test,Test, Skin,Tests, Skin

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