title: Evolution to current otolaryngic allergy techniques.
abstract: The evolution of current otolaryngic allergy techniques for the diagnosis and management of inhalant and food allergens is presented in this article. Skin titration, in vivo diagnostic techniques, and symptom-relieving immunotherapy are emphasized for the former sensitivities and oral challenge tests, skin titration, and elimination or rotary diets for the latter.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Osguthorpe
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis; D007167:Immunotherapy; D009299:Nasal Provocation Tests; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D007073:Immunoglobulin E