[Skin prick test with inhaled allergens in the general population of Lodz province].
Journal Title: Advances in Respiratory Medicine - Year 2009, Vol 77, Issue 3
Abstract
Skin prick tests are a common, fast and safe method used for atopy screening and identification of sensitizing allergens. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of the positive skin prick test (SPT) with common inhaled allergens in the general population of Lodz province and to identify the most common allergens.
Authors and Affiliations
Izabela Kupryś-Lipińska, Anna Elgalal, Piotr Kuna
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