RAST test results ? - Allergies Message Board

san · 02-10-2004, 08:41 AM

Just getting other parental advice. Got back my sons RAST test results. His reference reaction levels were from O/I, I, II Do you know if this is truely high enough to consider doing a food challenge test? He don't seem to have allergy symptoms except some redness under eyes (mostly when tired). Dr. did this test in part of inserting tubes and adenoid removal. Any info. or input on this type of testing is helpful. THANKS

chigs489 · 02-10-2004, 11:01 AM

Take it from me, allergy testing is money well spent.

The main thing you want to find out is, whether or not your son has dust-mite allergies, or food allergies. Then you can take the appropriate steps to prevent problematic symptoms.

I didn't really know I had a dust mite allergy until last year. I was working in a VERY dusty environment underneath the stock exchange floor. That night I had a allergic reaction that quickly turned into asthma. My sinuses swelled, blocking off drainage. Weeks later, full-blown bacterial sinusitis developed, causing headaches, dizziness, nasty nasal discharge, etc. It took 14 days on Levaquin, 5 days on Prednisone, two weeks on Advair 25/250, and several nasal sprays to get the situation under control. This went on for 3 months, and I almost ended up on disability.

So the bottom line is, allergies an cause MAJOR problems if they are not dealt with corectly.

Go in for a full battery of tests. If he has some reactions, go for immunotherapy, and allergy-proof your house.