Test prowokacji nosowej z alergenem, alergiczne testy skórne oraz poziom alergenowo swoistych IgE w surowicy u dzieci chorych na astmę oskrzelową

Conclusion The usefulness of skin prick test results in allergologic diagnosis of asthma is lesser than serum allergen specific IgE determination, especially in patients with house dust mites allergens hypersensitivity. Nasal provocation test (NPT) with suspected allergen should be performed in asthmatic children with a negative or doubtful skin prick test or serum allergen specific IgE level results.