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KMID : 1035620180060050237
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Allergy Asthma & Respiratory Disease
2018 Volume.6 No. 5 p.237 ~ p.240
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Proper allergen selection for serum specific IgE test in children
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Lee Yong-Ju
Yang Hyeon-Jong
Yoon Jong-Seo
Han Man-Yong
Kim Chang-Keun
Kim Jin-Tack
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Abstract
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Identifying allergic sensitization is important for the proper diagnosis and management of allergic diseases. Skin prick testing and measuring serum specific IgE antibodies are standard tests to confirm allergic sensitization. Skin prick testing has many advantages, but it is difficult to perform on young children. Serum specific IgE can be easily performed on young children, but it can be performed only up to 12 antigens in patients younger than 6 years due to insurance coverage. Therefore, it is important to select appropriate antigens for the patients. Appropriate allergens may vary depending on the patient’s age, accompanying disease, and residential area, so that detailed history taking is essential for proper allergen selection. In this review, we will discuss considerations for selecting appropriate allergens for clinicians when performing an allergy test on difficult-to-test children under 6 years of age.
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KEYWORD
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Allergens, Atopic dermatitis, Allergic rhinitis, Asthma
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