{"id":9457,"date":"2025-04-25T21:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T18:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9457"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:31","slug":"tests-for-allergies-history-of-the-same-disease-and-accurate-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/tests-for-allergies-history-of-the-same-disease-and-accurate-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Household Allergen Tests: One Family&#039;s Story and Accurate Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"907\">When 5-year-old Mark started having a dry nighttime cough, his mother initially thought it was a cold. A week later, he had a second, third. Syrups didn&#039;t help. At night, he had a wheezing sound in his chest, and in the morning, a stuffy nose. But during the day at kindergarten, he had no symptoms. The pediatrician suspected allergies and sent him for tests. It turned out that the cause was... <strong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"906\">house dust mites and your favorite dog&#039;s fur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1162\">This is a typical case when <strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1022\">household allergen tests help find the source of the problem where it is not visible<\/strong>. Many symptoms \u2014 cough, rhinitis, urticaria, fatigue \u2014 can be a manifestation of sensitivity to substances with which we live under the same roof every day.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1206\">What do household allergen tests include?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1291\">This is not one analysis, but a set of studies that allow you to detect the body&#039;s reaction to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1505\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1323\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1323\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-to-recognize-and-treat-a-tick-allergy-at-home\/\"><strong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1321\">House dust mites<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1370\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1370\"><strong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1368\">Mold (Aspergillus, Cladosporium, etc.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1412\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1412\"><strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1410\">Wool, dander, saliva of cats and dogs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1439\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1439\"><strong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1437\">Feathers (in pillows)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1463\"><strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1461\">Cockroaches, insects<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1505\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1505\"><strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1505\">Household chemicals (in some cases)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1583\">Tests help <strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1582\">distinguish household allergies from seasonal or food allergies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1626\">What is special about household allergens?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1718\">Household allergens act <strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1664\">constantly<\/strong>. This is not pollen that only flies in season. Therefore, the symptoms are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1890\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1749\">do not depend on the season<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1792\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1792\">often intensify <strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1790\">at night or in the morning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1834\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1834\">do not completely resolve after treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1890\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1890\">manifest <strong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1890\">at home or in rooms with textiles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2010\">This picture is especially characteristic: the person feels normal <strong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1969\">outside the house<\/strong>, but at home - he sneezes, coughs, and doesn&#039;t sleep well.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2039\">How is the diagnosis carried out?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2092\">Testing can be performed using two main methods:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/immunoallergy-diagnostics\/specific-ig-e\/ige-specific-90-food-products-dyv-addendum1\/\">Blood test for specific IgE<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2269\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2203\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2203\">Determines whether the immune system produces antibodies to a specific allergen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2239\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2239\">Can be taken at any age<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2269\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2269\">Does not require medication withdrawal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2293\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/allergy-tests-to-identify-allergens-and-prepare-for-the-test-correctly\/\">Skin allergy tests<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2458\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2344\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2344\">Performed on the inside of the forearm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2387\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2387\">Gives fast results - in 20 minutes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2458\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2458\">Not recommended during an exacerbation or when taking antihistamines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2578\">Sometimes used <strong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2499\">allergenic panels<\/strong>, which combine household, pollen, and food components for a comprehensive assessment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2578\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9459\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TestYourSkinandGetaClearIdeaofYourAllergies.jpg\" alt=\"Skin prick test samples in the laboratory\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TestYourSkinandGetaClearIdeaofYourAllergies.jpg 720w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TestYourSkinandGetaClearIdeaofYourAllergies-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TestYourSkinandGetaClearIdeaofYourAllergies-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TestYourSkinandGetaClearIdeaofYourAllergies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2612\">When should you take these tests?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2903\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2668\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2668\">Frequent <strong data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2653\">night or morning cough<\/strong>, without a cold<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2711\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2711\">Permanent <strong data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2709\">sneezing, nasal congestion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2758\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2758\">Aggravation <strong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2750\">atopic dermatitis<\/strong> home<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2804\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2804\"><strong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2802\">Suspected asthma or bronchial obstruction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2852\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2852\">Symptoms that <strong data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2850\">do not pass between seasons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2903\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2903\">Child with unexplained respiratory problems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"3011\">Children who often suffer from &quot;runny nose without fever&quot; are frequent candidates for testing for household allergies.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3053\">What to do after receiving the results<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3359\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3119\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3119\">Eliminate or minimize contact with the identified allergen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3204\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3204\">Implement household hygiene: <strong data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3202\">HEPA filters, wet cleaning, pillow replacement<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3266\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3266\">Assign <strong data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3229\">therapy<\/strong>: antihistamines, topical medications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3359\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3359\">Consider <strong data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3322\">ASIT (allergen-specific immunotherapy)<\/strong> \u2014 in children over 5 years old and adults<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3495\">A test result is not just a number. It <strong data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3459\">a starting point for changes in the environment around you<\/strong>, and a chance to forget about the &quot;eternal cough.&quot;.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When 5-year-old Mark started having a dry nighttime cough, his mother initially thought it was a cold. A week later, he had a second, then a third. 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