A34 CLINICAL AND CELLULAR STUDIES IN ALLERGIC DISEASE: Determining Medical And Cost Soundness Of Using Specific Ige In Older Adults With Asthma In Lieu Of Spt

Rationale: Skin-prick testing (SPT) and IgE assays (specific IgE, [sIgE], total IgE) assess allergic disease, including asthma. Conclusions: While SPT remains a reasonable first line diagnostic test for individuals 60 years of age and older, it may underestimate allergic disease and impact proper tr...

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Published in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2017-01, Vol.195
Main Authors: Polivka, B J, Brooke, E S, Folz, R, Beatty, B, Gopalraj, R, Jorayeva, A, Myers, J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Age
Asthma
Older people
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Summary:Rationale: Skin-prick testing (SPT) and IgE assays (specific IgE, [sIgE], total IgE) assess allergic disease, including asthma. Conclusions: While SPT remains a reasonable first line diagnostic test for individuals 60 years of age and older, it may underestimate allergic disease and impact proper treatment.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970