title: Diagnosing allergies. The hows and whys.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Immunology, University of Sydney, Concord, New South Wales.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Walls
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012882:Skin Tests