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The pros and cons of getting an allergy test
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While allergy testing can improve a person’s quality of life and be potentially lifesaving, there are also possible downsides to it.
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SINGAPORE – Knowing what you are allergic to enables you to make appropriate lifestyle changes to avoid the discomfort or risk of having an allergic reaction, says Dr Lau Pik Onn, a senior resident physician at Icon Health Screening.
In more severe cases, one may experience anaphylaxis with symptoms such as shortness of breath, cardiac arrest, low blood pressure or rapid heartbeat, which can be life-threatening.
