What does an allergy assessment bring to the primary care consultation for patients with asthma or rhinitis?

Patients under recognised their allergies to house dust mite (sensitivity 58%, specificity 69%), grass pollen (sensitivity 66%, specificity 74%) and tree pollen (sensitivity 56%, specificity 77%).

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2005-02, Vol.115 (2), p.S69-S69
Main Authors: Smith, H.E., Hogger, C., Lallement, C., Crook, D., Frew, A.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergies
Asthma
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Summary:Patients under recognised their allergies to house dust mite (sensitivity 58%, specificity 69%), grass pollen (sensitivity 66%, specificity 74%) and tree pollen (sensitivity 56%, specificity 77%).
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2004.12.290