Let’s get technical! A respiratory allergy is an IgE immune response to a specific inhalant. Immunoglobulins E (IgE) typically specialize in the defense against parasites. If you have an allergy, your body has for whatever reason confused a harmless substance with a threatening pathogen. Possible substances that can be misidentified are proteins ingested by foods or proteins inhaled thru the respiratory system and found in pollen, animal hair, dust mites, and mold among other things. These possible allergy triggers are called respiratory and food allergens.

We also offer a Comprehensive Food Allergy Test. If you are interested in testing for both food and respiratory allergies check out our Complete Food & Respiratory Allergy Test that checks for 295 allergens.

Respiratory and environmental induced allergies have a rapid onset of symptoms and may persist with prolonged exposure. They typically appear within seconds to just a few hours after exposure to a trigger allergen. If you or your child has experienced symptoms that you believe may be related to an environmental or airborne allergy, testing the body’s IgE antibody response to specific inhalants may help determine the cause of physical symptoms.

• Head

• Face, tongue, or lip swelling
• Headaches
• Sinus congestion
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth

• Body

• Anaphylaxis
• Coughing or wheezing
• Dizziness and/or lightheadedness
• Flushed skin
• General feeling of discomfort
• Inflammation or joint pain
• Rash, skin problems, or eczema
• Tingling or itchy sensation of the skin
• Trouble breathing or shortness of breath

• Digestive

• Abdominal cramps
• Bloating, or gas
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Gastrointestinal distress
• Stomach or abdominal pain
• Vomiting

Food and respiratory allergens often share overlapping symptoms. Consider respiratory allergy testing together with food allergy testing to increase the likelihood of finding your trigger allergen(s) that may be causing symptoms. For one of the most inclusive allergy tests available online that checks for 295 allergens, see our Complete Food and Respiratory Allergy Test.

• Test to confirm or rule out a respiratory or environmental allergy if you have symptoms:
• This test may benefit children two and older or any adult with physical symptoms possibly attributed to an IgE-induced response to an indoor or outdoor airborne allergen. If you or your child is open to identifying a respiratory allergy trigger, then this test may be for you. We measure the body’s IgE immune response to airborne targets to identify possible allergens. Use results as a guide to limit future exposures to feel your best. For a better picture of your allergy triggers consider our Complete Food & Respiratory Allergy Test (295 Target) – one of the most comprehensive allergy tests available online.

Your results will tell you how reactive your IgE antibodies are to the inhalant targets tested in your kit. According to medical studies, the stronger an IgE reaction to a particular target may increase the likelihood and potential severity of a respiratory allergy. The test cannot give you a definite allergy diagnosis by itself. Doctors may only diagnose with a combination of allergy testing, medical history, and a physical exam.

However, you know your body best and how good you feel. You can use your results as a first indication to limit exposure to the suspect inhalants from your environment. This step may help you avoid symptoms in the future.

Click here to see a Basic Respiratory Environmental Allergy Test, 33 Target (IgE) sample report.

4U Health’s Expanded Respiratory Environmental Allergy Test is designed for individuals to identify allergies that may be causing unwanted symptoms.

If you’re experiencing severe allergic reaction symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, hives, fever, or vomiting, we recommend you speak with your healthcare provider right away.

• This test is not intended for the following individuals:

• Specimens collected in New York State: This test is not available for patient self-collection in NY.
• Children under 2-years-old: The test taker must be 2+ years old.

Test now or within one year of purchase. This kit has a guaranteed expiration date of at least 12 months. That’s great news if you are buying more than one test to recheck yourself in the future or gifting to a friend or family member for later use.

All 4U Health tests are eligible for gifting. In fact, they make great presents. The recipient who receives your gift will simply open the kit, register it, and follow the collection instructions. Within a few days of sending to the lab, your friend or family member will receive secure electronic HIPAA compliant results all thanks to your generosity.

An elevated IgE level with some inhalants may not cause symptoms. As such, an IgE level is not a standalone definitive diagnosis for a respiratory allergen.

Many allergies are mild and only manifest themselves intermittently when the body experiences cumulative exposure to multiple allergens within a short timeframe. Furthermore, when reviewing results, we recommend considering the presence of IgE antibodies to Cross-Reactivity Carbohydrate Determinants (CCDs). Should IgE antibodies to CCDs be identified in a sample, studies show the likelihood of a possible false-positive or clinically irrelevant result increases. Taking antihistamines or cutting out specific allergen exposure before the test may also impact your results. For example, if you are allergic to dust mites and have thoroughly cleaned your sheets, pillowcases, and curtains along with the rest of your entire house and have not been exposed to dust mites for some time before your test, it may not show up as an allergy in your results.

Please note if you have a known allergy, do not expose yourself to it before this test. This could unnecessarily lead to the risk of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition.

4U Health tests meet national standards and are as accurate as services provided in a doctor’s office or hospital. We only work with the highest quality CLIA certified laboratories and health experts. All testing complies with state and federal regulations. And our clinicians provide medical oversight throughout the entire process.

Rest assured; HIPAA security standards protect your data every step of the way while determining your respiratory allergies. Keeping your confidential data secure is our number one priority. We only share your information when required to deliver our products and services or where we are legally obligated to do so. Your results are securely protected and available for review in your online portal; always secure but easily accessible only to you.

Pay upfront and receive no surprise medical bills. 4U Health is not enrolled in Medicare or any other private insurance network. This test is not eligible for Medicare or any other federal or state-funded insurance program reimbursement.

So you still have unanswered questions. No worries, we’d love to hear from you. Reach us by e-mail, phone or chat and we will do our best to provide answers so you can determine if this is the best test for you or your child.

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