Four questions help predict which patients do not need skin prick test, study finds

Asking people four simple questions can predict those who will have negative results in allergy tests and avoids unnecessary testing, a primary care study has shown.1

Symptoms associated with allergic disorders are common, but it is difficult to differentiate between those due to allergic (IgE-mediated) and non-allergic (non-IgE-mediated) conditions. As a result, many people undergo unnecessary allergy testing and then avoid potential allergens. It can also be difficult to interpret results because of …