Immunologist for allergies?

[seoda24]

Hi there, has anyone here been to an immunologist? I have atopic eczema and a range of allergies and I see the dermatology department often to monitor things .I was wondering what to expect from a visit to immunologist as I have had allergy blood tests/ patch testing done in hospital a few years ago.However I am still finding things I react to and lately I got a slight lip swelling from a bouncy castle....thanks everyone

[bananaandcustard]

yes. my children have been under the care of immunologist.
I would ring the help line of anaphylaxis campaign for advice.

if you are in UK it would depend on were you live re access to one near you.

[seoda24]

Thanks for that.Do they do a series of allergy testing? I was just wondering this as I have had tests done in the past with dermatology department for allergies so I am not sure what the difference is! Thank you.

[bananaandcustard]

an immunologist will do a ige specific blood test and skin prick tests and will also take your reaction history in to account.

[seoda24]

Thanks for info.Hard to keep on top of allergies and even harder to get to the root of them.Cheers