Asthma
Asthma ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. A blood test for specific IgE antibodies can detect allergen-specific antibodies but is not the same as a skin prick test.
Incorrect. A chest X-ray is used to visualize the lungs and is not a test for allergies.
Incorrect. A pulmonary function test (PFT) assesses lung function but does not test for allergies.
Correct. A skin prick test, also known as a skin allergy test or scratch test, involves applying small amounts of allergens to the skin and monitoring for allergic reactions, helping identify specific allergens triggering asthma symptoms.
A) Incorrect. A blood test for specific IgE antibodies can detect allergen-specific antibodies but is not the same as a skin prick test.
B) Incorrect. A chest X-ray is used to visualize the lungs and is not a test for allergies.
C) Incorrect. A pulmonary function test (PFT) assesses lung function but does not test for allergies.
D) Correct. A skin prick test, also known as a skin allergy test or scratch test, involves applying small amounts of allergens to the skin and monitoring for allergic reactions, helping identify specific allergens triggering asthma symptoms.