wo kann man allergietest machen — what can you do yourself?

Allergy tests can be done by a doctor (skin prick test, IgE blood test) or via home test kits (e.g., IgG food sensitivity tests). Self-testing is simple: collect a saliva or dried blood sample and mail it to a lab. However, the validity of many home tests is scientifically controversial. IgG tests often reflect normal immune exposure, not true allergy. For respiratory allergies (pollen, dust mites), doctor-administered skin prick tests remain the gold standard. What you can do yourself: track symptoms, avoid suspected triggers, keep a food diary if you suspect food allergies. But self-diagnosis carries risks – unnecessary diets or missed real allergies. Always have positive home test results verified by a physician. Evidence: practice/marketing – many tests lack robust validation.