The AllergyCheck Test

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Allergy testing is the quickest route to help you avoid the allergens that cause your reaction. AllergyCheck from YorkTest Laboratories is a test for environmental allergens which may identify your allergic reactions.

Leading medical charity Allergy UK state that up to 30% of the population are affected by allergies. If you are suffer from an allergy it is important to determine what you are allergic to and how you can deal with the symptoms in the correct manner.

What is an allergy?

An allergy is a reaction in your body to eating, touching or smelling something that your body cannot cope with. In most cases, the reaction to a particular allergen is usually immediate. An allergen can be almost anything, the most common are house mites, cats, dogs, stings from insects, pollen from trees and grasses.

What symptoms would I have if I had experienced an allergic reaction?

The symptoms and severity of those symptoms can range from person to person. If you have experienced any of the following symptoms, it may be a good idea to consider taking the AllergyCheck Test.

  • Sneezing
  • Runny Nose
  • Coughing
  • Swelling
  • Itchy eyes, ears, lips and palate (roof of mouth)
  • Wheezing
  • Sinus Pain (pressure or pain high up in the nose, around the yes and the front of the skull)
  • Asthmatic-like symptoms

What particular allergens are tested

  • House Dust Mites
  • Birch Pollen
  • Hazel Pollen
  • Grass Pollen Mix
  • Mugwort Pollen
  • Stinging Nettle Pollen
  • Aspergillus fumigatus (A mould found in soils, leaf and plant litter, decaying vegetables and roots, bird droppings and tobacco)
  • Alternaria alternata (A fairly common indoor mould. It is considered one of the most important fungal allergens and during a recent study was found in 87% of the homes examined. It is also regarded as the main cause of allergies and asthma in children.)
  • Cladosporium herbarum (A mould most commonly found in unclean refrigerators, foodstuffs, on moist windowframes and in houses with poor ventilation and damp areas.)
  • Dog Epithelia
  • Cat Epithelia
  • Latex

For more information or to book an AllergyCheck Test, don’t hesitate to call us on 01303 760001 or email us at enquiries@foremanandjones.co.uk

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