When a disease or symptoms occur without an identifiable cause and there is suspicion of being related to allergies, it is necessary to test and identify the allergens causing the symptoms. This is important for proper treatment and management of the underlying cause.
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Allergy and Symptoms Caused by Allergens
Allergy symptoms occur when our bodies come into contact with allergens, which can happen through various pathways, including inhalation. These allergens stimulate our bodies to produce antibodies and release histamine, resulting in various symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, swelling of tissues, rashes, itching, and hives.
Asthma, chest tightness, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itching are common symptoms of allergies. Although they are not life-threatening conditions, they can significantly affect one’s quality of life. In severe cases or for individuals with intense allergies, asthma attacks can lead to oxygen deprivation and have severe immediate effects.
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Allergy to Insects
Cockroaches in the house are associated with the severity of asthma. It has been found that proteins in cockroach saliva are important allergens. Additionally, feces and bodies of cockroaches also contain allergens. People commonly misunderstand that pet allergies are caused by the fur of dogs or cats, but this is incorrect.
Allergy to Dogs or Cats
The allergen in dogs is actually a protein found in dog dander, saliva, and urine. Symptoms of dog or cat allergies include coughing, sneezing, nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, and hives. These symptoms often occur within approximately 30 minutes after contact with the animals. People who keep pets in their bedrooms or work with animals, such as veterinarians and dog groomers, are more prone to these allergies.
Allergy to Dust Mites
Dust mites are found in household dust, on the floor, on cushions, blankets, pillows, and in the skin of mammals and milk-feeding birds. Dust mites feed on dead skin cells, feces, and body remains. People in Thailand are relatively prone to house dust allergies.
House dust mite allergies occur because dead dust mites contain a significant amount of protein. When we inhale or come into contact with dead dust mites, our bodies produce antibodies, which release a chemical called histamine. This leads to inflammation and irritation of the respiratory tract, causing respiratory tract infections and asthma. This type of allergy can also be hereditary, leading to severe skin reactions and deep digging of the skin.
Allergy to Mold
Allergic reactions to mold usually manifest as respiratory symptoms such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, runny nose, and may even lead to severe symptoms such as asthma attacks and facial swelling.
Testing for Allergens
- American Cockroach
- German Cockroach
- Dog Epithelium
- Standardized Cat Peit
- House Dust Concentrate
- Cotton Linters
- Kapok
- Standardized mite (D.Farinae)
- Standardized mite (D.Pleronnyssinus)
- Standardized Timothy Grass
- Standardized Bermuda Grass
- Carelessweed
- Acacia
- Candida Albicans
- Mixed Aspergillus
- Clad Cladosporiodes
- Mixed Skin Test (Chick Duck Goose)
- Mixed Shellfish
- Peanut
- Wheat Grain
- Johnson Grass
- NSS/Negative Control
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