ARE THERE BLOOD TESTS AVAILABLE, INSTEAD OF THE SKIN TESTS?
Yes. However, these are more expensive, the results are not available for 1-2 weeks and they are not as accurate as the skin tests. Also, some insurance plans may not cover the cost of such tests except under certain circumstances. HOW YOUNG CAN A CHILD BE SEEN FOR ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA? Because Dr. Accetta was a pediatrician before he became an allergist, he is quite comfortable caring for children of all ages. Therefore, the time to see an allergist is when it is needed, rather than at any specific age. For questions regarding allergy testing in children, refer to the section on allergy testing. BEE STING ALLERGY When a honey bee, wasp, hornet or yellow jacket stings, it injects a poison called venom. The non-allergic person who has a normal reaction to the bee can have pain, redness, itching and swelling at the injection site. The reaction usually begins within minutes, and can last for several days. If a person is allergic to the stinging insect, any or all of the following may occur
