The evaluation of someone with an allergy begins with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in someone with an allergy may include:

• Hives:
• Children
• Adults
• Facial swelling
• Low blood pressure
• Rapid pulse
• Red eyes
• Runny nose
• Increased tearing
• Wheezing

Usually, testing is not necessary to make the diagnosis of an allergy.

Tests that may be used to evaluate an allergy include:

• Serum immunoglobulins
• Eosinophil count
• Neck x-ray
• Allergy skin testing
• Skin biopsy

For more information:

• Allergic alveolitis evaluation
• Allergic conjunctivitis evaluation
• Allergic dermatitis evaluation
• Allergic rhinitis evaluation
• Anaphylaxis evaluation
• Asthma evaluation
• Atopic dermatitis evaluation
• Contact dermatitis evaluation