{"id":9461,"date":"2025-05-04T21:30:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T18:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9461"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:30","slug":"allergy-analysis-in-children-so-you-don-39-t-get-lost-among-symptoms-and-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/allergy-analysis-in-children-so-you-don-39-t-get-lost-among-symptoms-and-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy testing in children: how not to get confused among symptoms and tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"609\">Is it true that a child&#039;s allergy is &quot;allergic to everything at once&quot;?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"846\">No. One of the most common mistakes parents make is thinking that their child is allergic to everything: dust, food, animals. In fact, <strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"770\">Children&#039;s immunity is still developing<\/strong>, so reactions can be unstable and symptoms can resemble other illnesses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"965\">Allergy testing helps <strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"940\">not to confirm &quot;allergy in general&quot;, but to identify the exact substance<\/strong>, to which the body reacts.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1009\">What symptoms should alert parents?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1322\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1070\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1070\">Often <strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1029\">sneeze<\/strong>, nasal congestion <strong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1068\">without temperature<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1136\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1136\"><strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1089\">Dry cough<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1112\">wheezing<\/strong>, which worsens at night<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1178\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1178\"><strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1161\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/kropyv-yanka-prychyny-symptoms-ta-shho-dobyty-yakshho-vysyp-ne-znykaye\/\">Urticaria<\/a>, rash<\/strong>, itching of the skin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1216\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1216\">Redness of the eyes, <strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1214\">lacrimation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1268\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1268\">Permanent <strong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1248\">redness of the cheeks<\/strong> or elbow bends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1322\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1322\">Aggravation <strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1322\">after contact with animals or food<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1410\">Even mild symptoms that recur should be discussed with a pediatrician or allergist.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1458\">At what age can allergy tests be done?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1690\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1531\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1531\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/immunoallergy-diagnostics\/specific-ig-e\/ige-specific-90-food-products-dyv-addendum1\/\"><strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1496\">Blood test for specific IgE<\/strong><\/a> (to allergens) \u2014 <strong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1529\">from 6 months<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1600\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1600\"><strong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1550\">Skin tests<\/strong> \u2014 usually <strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1577\">from 4\u20135 years old<\/strong>, in stable condition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1690\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1690\"><strong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1627\">Panel studies<\/strong> \u2014 from 1 year of age according to indications (food, household, pollen allergies)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1775\">The test is selected individually - depending on age, symptoms, and possible allergens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1775\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9463\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/105-2.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor shows parents allergen panel results\" width=\"1026\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/105-2.jpg 1026w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/105-2-150x81.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/105-2-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/105-2-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/105-2-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/105-2-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1806\">What tests are done on children?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"2228\">\n<thead data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1854\">\n<tr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1854\">\n<th data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1826\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1825\">Analysis type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1843\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1842\">What does it reveal?<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1854\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1852\">Age<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2228\">\n<tr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1980\">\n<td data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1933\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1932\">IgE to individual allergens<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1968\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Food, household, pollen proteins<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1980\" data-col-size=\"sm\">From 6 months.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2053\">\n<td data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2006\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2005\">Immunoblot (panels)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2041\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Allergen groups + antibody levels<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2053\" data-col-size=\"sm\">From 1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2123\">\n<td data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2071\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2070\">Prick tests<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2106\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Skin reaction to allergen drops<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2123\" data-col-size=\"sm\">After 4 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2228\">\n<td data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2174\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2173\">Component diagnostics (molecular allergy)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2211\" data-col-size=\"sm\">The exact proteins that trigger the reaction<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2228\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Individually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2275\">What if the result is negative but there are symptoms?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2468\">Allergies do not always produce high IgE or a noticeable skin reaction. There is a concept <strong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2381\">non-IgE-mediated allergy<\/strong>, pseudoallergies or <strong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2424\">cross-reactions<\/strong>, which are difficult to detect using standard methods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2609\">In such cases, it is necessary <strong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2524\">comprehensive assessment by a doctor<\/strong>, possibly \u2014 dietary diagnostics, additional examinations, keeping a food diary.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2660\">Why shouldn&#039;t you do tests &quot;just in case&quot;?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2882\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2722\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2722\">The result may be false positive (especially in toddlers)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2778\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2778\">No symptoms <strong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2776\">the analysis has no clinical significance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2882\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2882\">It is important to examine <strong data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2833\">after consulting a doctor<\/strong>, which will determine which allergens are suspected<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2969\">Only in this way will the analysis become <strong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2968\">a tool for treatment, not a list of unnecessary prohibitions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3003\">How to prepare a child for analysis<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3283\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3073\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3073\">For blood test: <strong data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3071\">on an empty stomach or 3\u20134 hours after eating<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3138\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3138\">Do not take antihistamines (for skin tests) <strong data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3136\">5\u20137 days<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3206\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3206\">Psychologically preparing a baby is <strong data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3204\">not painful like a vaccination<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3283\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3283\">Take with you <strong data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3253\">list of products\/factors<\/strong>, after which symptoms occurred<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3324\">What to do after receiving the result<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3595\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3394\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3394\">Don&#039;t give up everything at once \u2014 <strong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3392\">discuss with an allergist<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3492\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3492\">If necessary, they are appointed <strong data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3451\">anti-inflammatory drugs<\/strong>, change of life, <strong data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3490\">hypoallergenic diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3595\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3595\">If confirmed <strong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3534\">strong sensitivity<\/strong>, is being considered <strong data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3583\">ASIT (allergy vaccination)<\/strong> \u2014 from 5 years old<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3700\">A proper examination is not a list of prohibitions, but <strong data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3699\">an action plan to make life easier for the child and the entire family<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it true that a child&#039;s allergy is &quot;allergic to everything at once&quot;? 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