Description
Why It’s Done:
• To diagnose an allergy to English plantain pollen in individuals who experience symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy or watery eyes, coughing, or asthma-like symptoms during pollen seasons.
• To identify the cause of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
• To evaluate environmental allergy triggers in both children and adults.
• To guide treatment options such as allergen avoidance, antihistamines, or allergy immunotherapy.
Preparation:
• No fasting required.
• No special preparation needed.
• You may continue your usual medications unless advised otherwise by your healthcare provider.
• Let your doctor know about any seasonal patterns in your allergy symptoms or environmental exposures.
