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Why Skin allergy test is better than blood test A skin allergy test shows how your body reacts to an allergen in real time, whereas a blood test only measures allergy antibodies. That’s why, when appropriate, skin testing gives us more clinically useful information for diagnosing allergies. the skin prick test is considered the gold standard for diagnosing IgE-mediated allergies 1. It gives immediate results A skin test provides results in about 15–20 minutes, allowing us to discuss the diagnosis and treatment during the same visit. Blood test results usually take several days. 2. More accurate for many allergies The skin test measures how your body actually reacts when a tiny amount of allergen comes into contact with allergy cells in your skin. This closely reflects what happens during a real allergic reaction. 3. More sensitive For allergies such as dust mites, pollen, animal dander, and many foods, the skin test often detects allergy more reliably than a blood test. 4. Cost-effective Skin testing is generally less expensive than testing multiple allergens with blood IgE 5 Allergens relevant to the location or region can be prepared and tested. This helps in correlating with the symptoms; whereas in blood tests , it is commercially prepared and not specific to the area where the person is residing . 6. Helps plan allergy treatment Skin test results, together with your symptoms and medical history, help us identify the allergens to avoid and determine whether treatments such as allergen immunotherapy (allergy vaccines or SLIT) are appropriate

One of the reasons for allergy is that the interaction between environment and human beings is altered

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Why do Allergy develop in an otherwise healthy person https://youtube.com/shorts/Yv6pkPzpSZg?feature=share Why Allergy develops in an healthy A change in environment can tip the balance: • Moving house / workplace • Seasonal variation (pollens, especially in India like Prosopis, Parthenium) • Indoor changes (dust mites, mold, pets) Respiratory infections can alter the immune response • Post-viral airway hyperreactivity • Increased permeability → allergen sensitization Adult develops allergic rhinitis or asthma after a viral illness Hygiene Hypothesis / Microbiome Changes Reduced microbial exposure → immune dysregulation • Urban lifestyle • Excess antibiotic use • Reduced gut microbiome diversity Hormonal Influences • Pregnancy • Thyroid dysfunction • Menstrual cycle changes These can modulate immune response and unmask allergies Age-related Immune Changes Even adults can develop new allergies: • Immune regulation shifts over time • Loss of tolerance to previously tolerated allergens Pollution & Environmental Factors • Air pollutants damage airway epithelium • Increase allergenicity of pollens Relevant in Indian cities: • Diesel exhaust particles enhance IgE response Genetic Predisposition (Underlying baseline) Even if asymptomatic earlier: • Atopic individuals may express disease later • Family history often present but not always obvious

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Hiw to prepare yourself and get ready before going to the Allergy specialist for the skin allergy test The video on YouTube explains https://youtube.com/shorts/0EMJONqhRoU?feature=share

In this video, Dr. Krishnan A. S., MD, explains common allergic reactions caused by exposure to , pigeons, birds, These allergies can affect the nose, eyes, lungs, and skin , leading to symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes, wheezing, cough, itching, and even asthma flare-ups. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM4IjabyvMt/?igsh=aDd3MTk0Mmxobmhz

On international yoga day we had a demonstration of yoga at Allergy Asthma centre