Diagnostic Procedures Archive | Northern Valley Allergy

What Medications Should I Stop Taking Before Allergy Testing?

Below is a list of common medications that you should temporarily stop taking before allergy testing. However, always consult with your healthcare provider before stopping any prescribed medication. Antihistamines Over-the-counter antihistamines: Benadryl Claritin Zyrtec Allegra Cetirizine (Aller-Tec, Equate Allergy, Zyrtec)

Allergy Skin Testing

Allergy testing, also known as skin, prick, or blood testing, is a method for determining what substances a person is allergic to. Skin allergy testing is the most common, reliable, and relatively painless form of allergy testing. A very small

Fiberoptic Rhinolaryngoscopy

Fiberoptic Rhinolaryngoscopy, also known as flexible rhinoscopy, is a quick, office-based procedure used to examine the entire nasal cavity. It is most commonly performed by allergists & otolaryngologists in the evaluation of nasal obstruction, sinusitis, epistaxis, anosmia, other symptoms of

Patch Testing – Contact Dermititis

A patch test is a method used to determine whether a specific substance causes allergic inflammation of a patient's skin. Any individual suspected of having allergic contact dermatitis or atopic dermatitis needs patch testing. Patch testing helps identify which substances

Skin Biopsies

A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of skin tissue is removed, processed, and examined under a microscope. Several different methods may be used to obtain a skin sample, depending on the size and location of the

Spirometry- Lung Function Testing

Lung function tests (also called pulmonary function tests, or PFTs) check how well your lungs work. The tests determine how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how

Oral Food Challenge

Diagnosing food allergies often starts with a doctor performing skin prick or blood tests. If these fail to do the trick, your allergist might suggest an oral food challenge, or "OFC," which is a test where you'll eat small amounts

Drug Challenge Test

Drug allergies can be life-threatening, and learning how to properly manage them is crucial. Drug allergy testing and the drug challenge test are essential tools in identifying allergic reactions to medications, saving lives in the process. What is Drug Allergy