Allergy concerns.

[Indiana Rose Lee]

My 11 year old son had an allergic reaction to something, involving itching, rash and coughing. We have a doctor's appt. scheduled, but I am wondering if the only way to figure out what caused it is the test where they prick the skin. It isn't a big deal, and he would do fine, just curious.

 

[minniebeth]

Most likely they will do the scratch tests to find out the allergens. If it is food related, you can actually request a blood panel too if that is an option. The scratch tests are not that bad, just itchy
Good luck, I hope you find what's bothering him! Allergies are not fun to deal with.

 

[Indiana Rose Lee]

Thanks. It was so scary. We were in the middle of the desert when it happened. Luckily I always have an antihistimine with me. I had tucked it in at the last minute. But I was so scared. Not only was there not a hospital anywhere nearby, but we didn't even have phone coverage.

 

[Christine]

Scratch tests and blood tests as the poster above me stated. My doctor will often do a combo of both.