Skin Prick Test

We were referred to consult a Children Allergy Specialist @ NUH for Zq's asthma management and egg allergy issue. Though his condition is much better now and we also read up lots on the prevention of it, but we wana make sure everything is well controlled and we has do our best to protect and taking care of him. So we visited Dr Lynette Shek @ NUH for a skin prick test and analysis to find out what are the allergens to trigger his asthma and whether did he really have egg allergy.

A total of 13 allergens were tested on Zq's left hand, he was struggling so hard that the nurse had difficulty conducting the test. She put 13 different solutions on his hands and scrapped bit of tissue for every allergens to send for testing. And meanwhile, we need to monitor his reactions on these. About 5 mins later, i noticed 2 small red bumps (just like mosquitoes bites) on his hand. The nurse then explained to me the 1st bump was expected as it proved that this test was positive, and the 2nd bump was his allergy to a certain dustmite, but the bump was considered very small at 0.5cm so which means his reaction towards it was still mild.

The test report was out pretty fast in just 20mins. Doc Lynette explained to us Zq did not have egg allergy at all! And he was not allergy to pollen, grass, peanut and many other high allergenic stuff as well! So glad to know this! And she urged me to try him on eggs again which im more than happy to do so :)

This is my best Xmas and New Year gift! :)