Correlation of skin test results and specific immunoglobulin E blood levels with nasal provocation testing for house-dust mite allergies

摘要

Background: Allergen-specific immunotherapy for house-dust mite (HDM) allergies is associated with lower success rates when compared with similar treatments for other inhalant allergens, such as grass or birch. One reason might be the greater difficulty in diagnosing patients with assumed HDM allergies because symptoms occur perennially and may differ from those of a conventional allergic rhinitis.