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2022-01-24 07:08:45
My doctor had advised Comprehensive Allergy Test for my continuous running nose and watery eye. I would like to know which is more effective allergy test Skin patch Test or blood sample test. Please advice. Thanks
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Skin tests are better as they give quick result which you can also see on your skin.But the antihistamines  medicines  which you are taking  for running nose have to be stopped for minimum  3 days before undergoing this test.Plus it will be more beneficial  if you are undergoing  immunotherapy after that.

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