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What to look for
It's important to be able to tell the difference between an allergy and a cold, so you can take the right treatment and avoid unnecessary discomfort.

Symptoms in adults

Symptoms in kids
    Need an Allergy Test?
If your symptoms keep coming back but you can't decide whether they're due to allergies, you should visit your doctor. He or she might suggest a series of allergy tests.
 

Skin Prick Tests, Radioallergosorent (RAST) Skin Prick Tests involve putting drops of a variety of suspected allergens (like pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mould, certain foods) on the forearm or back, then lightly pricking the skin through the drop with a needle. If you are sensitive to a particular allergen, it will show itself with an itchy, white, raised bump with a red surrounding area. This is a blood test that determines sensitivity to suspected allergens and is more expensive than a skin prick test. Unlike skin prick tests where the result is available immediately, RAST results might take a few days to be processed.
   

 

 

 
Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, please see your health care professional.

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