Dr GVK Chaitanya Rao

In this article: We will be discussing allergy test for allergic rhinitis, Diagnostic test, Serum tests & Other procedures.  Allergy Tests for Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis occurs when you breathe in allergens leading to inflammation and swelling of your nose and nasal passages resulting in a build-up of mucus. Hence allergic rhinitis and sinusitis are closely linked to each other. If your Sinus Specialist suspects an allergy to be responsible for your sinusitis, you may be recommended an allergy test for allergic rhinitis. Allergic diseases have increased considerably in recent years despite the advances in the methods of diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. In India, one in every four people suffers from an allergic disease. Allergic rhinitis is generally triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, pet hair, etc. These causes build-up of mucus, nasal secretions, and congestion. These in turn cause your sinuses to be blocked. If you are sensitive to certai...

This article was first published at SinusDoctor by Dr.G V K Chaitanya Rao, a member of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) and European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and has 10+ years of experience in the field of ENT. Nasal and Sinus Cultures Sinusitis is a very common infection disease that affects many people worldwide affecting both children and adults. Its incidence increases every year and currently, approximately 1 in 8 Indians suffer from Chronic Sinusitis. Sinusitis diagnosis involves many methods, nasal and sinus cultures being one, others being endoscopic examination, X-ray, CT & MRI scan, and allergy tests. Nasal and sinus cultures help your sinus specialist establish which microorganism is responsible for your sinusitis. Sinusitis leads to a considerable decrease in the quality of life of these patients and has a strong economic impact on the active population. The importance of proper diagnosis cannot be overemphasized. Identifying the precise microorganisms involved in t...