with the help of allergen specific IgE blood testing
Each allergen adds to the trigger load until the load is so great that despite their preventative medication, they experience asthma symptoms that require absence from school, require oral steroids or even emergency care in hospital.
Uncovering the true picture of allergic triggers is important when planning the best management for your patient.
The combination of viral infection and exposure to aeroallergens in sensitised children with asthma increases the risk of hospital admission almost 20-fold despite ICS use.10
Reducing allergen exposure, in children with asthma, reduces the risk of a virally induced exacerbation leading to hospital admission by nearly 50%.
Additionally (in sensitised children) allergen exposure reduction to all confirmed sensitisations can:7,10
Reduce medication use
Reduce symptom days
Reduce time off school
Initial specific IgE blood testing of children with respiratory and/or skin problems can reduce medication use over 2 years8...
Antihistamines
Bronchodilators
Corticosteroids
4 fewer missed school days
21 fewer symptom days
Further information can be found at allergyai.com
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