Evolution to current otolaryngic allergy techniques.
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.
Osguthorpe
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Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
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
D000485:Allergens; D007073:Immunoglobulin E