It's Personal: Patient Stories

Maria & Richard

Maria and Richard have both experienced seasonal allergy symptoms for the past 10 years. And they’ve experienced asthma symptoms during the summer for the past 2 years, too. When they were 27, they both underwent skin-prick and specific IgE (sIgE) blood testing. These test results, combined with their medical histories, have helped their healthcare professionals diagnose them with grass and birch pollen allergies. Maria and Richard both want to start specific immunotherapy, since it may help reduce their symptoms. Their healthcare professionals recommended further testing, specifically allergen component testing to help decide which immunotherapy should be used.

Maria’s Results

An ImmunoCAP^TM Allergen Component test result confirms that Maria has a primary allergy to timothy grass pollen. Her healthcare professional suggests that she undergo specific immunotherapy treatment for timothy grass.

Richard’s Results

Richard’s results tell a different story. His results don’t indicate a primary timothy grass allergy. After additional investigation and testing, his healthcare professional identified mugwort (a weed) as the primary cause of Richard’s symptoms.

Grass

Birch

Why it’s important to know

Many people are so used to living with their symptoms that they’ve never considered asking for help. Knowing what’s causing your symptoms can help you get proper treatment, relief, and avoid more serious issues in the future. Be sure to consult with your healthcare professional.

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