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Diagnosis of Allergies诊断过敏

If you think you have an allergy, you should see your GP.如果您认为您有一过敏，您应该会看到你的家庭医生。

You will need to tell your GP about the symptoms you are having, when they happen and how often they occur.您将需要告诉您的GP的有关症状您有，当他们出现，以及如何，他们往往会发生。

Your GP will want to know if any family members have similar symptoms, or if there is a family history of allergy.你的家庭医生会想知道如果任何家庭成员也有类似的症状，或如果是有家族病史，过敏。 You should also think about any triggers that seem to cause a reaction, and whether it happens at a particular place or time.你也应该想想，任何触发似乎事业的一种反应，以及是否发生在某一特定地点或时间。

Your GP will probably carry out tests to identify the allergen that is causing your symptoms.你的家庭医生可能会进行测试，以找出过敏原，就是造成你的症状。 Alternatively, you may be referred to an NHS or independent allergy clinic.另外，您也可以转介到一国民保健服务或独立的过敏诊所。 There are about 90 NHS allergy clinics in the UK, some of which specialise in certain conditions such as asthma.有大约90国民保健服务过敏诊所在英国，其中一些专注于某些条件，例如哮喘。

Even if you think you know what is causing the allergic reaction, you may need to be tested to find out the exact allergen.即使你认为你知道什么是造成过敏反应，您可能需要进行测试，以找出确切的过敏原。 There are several different tests that can be carried out:有几种不同的测试，可以进行：

  • Skin prick test: this is usually the first test to be carried when looking for an allergen.  The skin is pricked with a tiny amount of the suspected allergen to see if there is a positive reaction (the skin becomes itchy, red and swollen). 皮肤点刺测试：这通常是第一次试验要进行时，寻求一个过敏原。皮肤是pricked与一小数额的怀疑过敏原，看看是否有积极的反应（肌肤变得瘙痒，红，肿） 。
  • Blood test: this is used to measure the amount of IgE antibody in the blood, which has been produced by the immune system in response to a suspected allergen. 验血：这是用来衡量的数额IgE抗体在血液中，它已经产生的免疫系统的反应，怀疑过敏原。
  • Patch test: this test is used to find the allergen causing eczema or contact dermatitis. 斑贴试验：此测试是用来寻找过敏原造成湿疹或接触性皮炎。 Special metal discs are spread with a small amount of the suspected allergen and taped to the skin, usually for 48 hours, to see how the skin reacts.特殊金属光碟散布内有少量怀疑过敏原和录音到皮肤，通常为48小时，看看如何皮肤的反应。 This test is usually carried out in dermatology (skin) departments in hospital.这项测试通常是进行在皮肤科（皮肤）部门在医院接受治疗。
  • Home allergy test: these kits can be used at home to find out if you are allergic to three of the most common allergens – house dust mites, pollen and cats. 首页过敏试验：这些工具包可以用来在家里找出如果您是过敏性的三个最常见的过敏原â € “的家庭尘螨，花粉和猫。 The test contains a sterile finger pricker for you to take a small blood sample with.测试包含一个无菌手指刺为您采取的一小血液样本。 This is collected in a tube and posted to a laboratory that tests the sample and lets you know the results.这是收集在一个管和张贴到实验室测试样本，并让您知道结果。 Home allergy test kits can be bought from most chemists.首页过敏测试工具可以购买从最化学家。