There is a high incidence of allergic disease in average pediatric practice. Proper diagnosis and treatment can and should be carried out by a higher percentage of practitioners. A thorough history is the most reliable diagnostic method. Skin testing is quite often a very necessary diagnostic tool. Following testing, desensitization may be necessary. The technical details of these procedures should be common medical knowledge. Where desensitization is necessary and is properly carried out, the results are definitely better than with mere symptomatic management.
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