Allergy tests can help identify the source of an allergic reaction. This is especially important if someone experiences severe or repeated allergic reactions. Allergic reactions have a variety of ...

Medicare Part B may cover some types of allergy tests if a person meets certain criteria. Allergy testing falls under the “clinical diagnostic laboratory tests” category for Medicare. To qualify for ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently underwent skin scratch testing for food allergies. I was shocked that among the positive findings were peanuts. I have eaten peanuts all of my life (I’m 55) and have never ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently underwent skin scratch testing for food allergies. I was shocked that among the positive findings was peanuts. I have eaten peanuts all of my life (I'm 55) and have never ...

Introduction Anaphylaxis, although rare, can occur in dental settings. While local anaesthetics (LAs) are widely used in dentistry, true allergic reactions to LAs are uncommon. Most adverse reactions ...