A nasal allergy test showed strong diagnostic performance, with sensitivity exceeding 75% and specificity approaching 90% for detecting allergens sensitized in patients with allergic rhinitis.

First developed by English physician Charles Blackley in 1872, the concept of allergy testing has been around for longer than many might think. However, since Blackley’s experiments, food allergy ...

Although allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not always clear. Skin tests so far have been unpleasant, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Last year, experts suggested in an article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases that pharmacists should ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Oral food challenges carry a risk for allergic reactions. Skin prick tests do not indicate risks for reaction.

This story originally appeared in the January 2026 issue of Town&Gown magazine. “Oh, my allergies are acting up.” “I think I ...