How do docs test kids for allergies such as pet, mold, grass, pollen, etc? Sinus?

[curious]

How do docs test children for indoor & outdoor allergies? What's the difference/how can you tell between allergies & a sinus infection? Can a sinus infection cause goopy eyes?

[CarliLove]

i was tested for allergies (molds, dust mites, cockroaches, pollen etc.) (and i am 12). the most inexpensive and common is the prick test. i was given a prick test. it kinda feels like a sharp brush and duznt hurt a whole lot. it injex serum from each allergen in2 the skin of ur lower arm. if ur allergic to that substance, an ittchy white bump (like a mosquito bite) appears. in case of a severe reaction, ur asked2 stay in the offis 4 about 45 minutes. if u get a severe reaction, the doc gives u epiphepherine, which reverses an allergic reaction that is life threatening. another test AFTER the prick test confirms the allergies and is injectd in2 the skin of the upper arm. the second test allergens go deeper in2 the skin. u can also get a blood test 4 allergies.allergies can b treated by a medicine ur doc perscribed. ( a doc will definitly know the diffrnce between a sinus infection and an allergy!) a sinus infection probly DUZNT cause goopy eyes. (coolo word, goopy!) hope i helped!

[carolynagrl01]

There is a blood test that can be done to check for allergies. There is also a test for sinuses. A doctor can take special pictures of the sinuses.

[intelex22]

There are several ways to perform allergy tests. The least expensive and most used allergy panel is a skin test. This is where the child lays on their stomach and various allergens in a solutions are either injected subcutaneously. This allows the allergens to get exposure to the dermis.

The panel is then read a various time periods later to evaluate "how allergic" a person it. Rapid response is "very allergic" while slow response is considered a "mildly allergic".

If you are able to take an allergy pill (like Benedryl) and the symptoms go away, the pressure reduces, or the sinus drains, then you probably don't have a sinus infection becuase the inflamatory for infection includes other pathways than the histamine pathway.

If you have a sinus infection, the you will likely have dark yellow to neon green mucus when you blow your nose. If it is all clear, then you can fairly sure there is not bacterial infection.

Sinus infections and allergies can cause "goopy eyes."