Diagnostic Tests in The Management of Allergic Diseases in Primary Care

Abstract

Allergic diseases are a major cause of morbidity worldwide and cause a significant burden on the health and medical systems of both developed and developing economies. Most of the patients who want to get medical advice for allergic diseases firstly apply to the primary care. Most patients with allergies can be managed in primary care with appropriate treatment, advice and prevention, without the need for identification of the causative allergen. In the diagnosis of allergic diseases, first of all, a good medical history should be taken and physical examination should be performed. Allergy testing may be required if the patient's symptoms do not settle through medical treatment, or if the determination of the allergen will benefit the treatment of the patient.