Respiratory Allergy Profile Region VI: AL, AR, LA, MS

The Respiratory Allergy Profile Region VI: AL, AR, LA, MS test contains 1 test with 24 biomarkers.

The Respiratory Allergy Profile for Region VI is meticulously designed to cater to residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It provides crucial insights into common allergens in these southern states. The test panel includes specific allergens prevalent in the humid, warm climate of the Deep South, which can significantly impact the daily lives of those with allergic sensitivities.

Included Tests and Their Regional Benefits:

• Alternaria Alternata (M6): Identifies sensitivity to this mold, common in warm and humid environments, which can exacerbate respiratory issues.
• Aspergillus Fumigatus: Tests for reactions to this ubiquitous mold, found both indoors and outdoors, known for causing allergic reactions and other more serious health issues.
• Bermuda Grass (G2) IgE: Determines allergic reactions to Bermuda grass, a common lawn and roadside grass in the region, known for causing severe allergic symptoms during its growing season.
• Birch (T3) IgE: Measures sensitivity to birch pollen, prevalent especially in the northern parts of these states during the spring.
• Cat Dander (E1) IgE & Dog Dander (E5) IgE: Checks for allergies to common indoor allergens from pets, crucial for households with cats and dogs.
• Cladosporium Herbarum: Tests for this widespread mold, which thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments, potentially causing a variety of allergic reactions.
• Cockroach (I6) IgE: Identifies allergies to cockroaches, a significant problem in urban and rural homes alike, known for causing asthma and other allergic symptoms.
• Common Ragweed (Short): Diagnoses allergies to ragweed, a major cause of fall allergies and one of the most prevalent allergens in these states.
• Dermatophagoides & Dermatophagoides Farinae: Assesses sensitivity to dust mites, a year-round indoor allergen significant in humid climates.
• Elm (T8) IgE: Tests for allergic reactions to elm tree pollen, common in early spring.
• Hickory/Pecan Tree (T22): Identifies allergies to hickory and pecan tree pollen, significant in areas with these native trees.
• Immunoglobulin E: General marker of immune response to allergens, providing an overview of allergic activity.
• Maple (Box Elder) (T1) & Walnut Tree (T10) IgE: Measure reactions to these tree pollens, which are active in spring and can cause severe allergies.
• Mountain Cedar (T6) IgE: Tests for sensitivity to cedar pollen, known for its aggressive allergenic properties during the winter months.
• Mouse Urine Proteins: Identifies allergies to mouse urine proteins, which can be a problem in both urban and rural settings.
• Oak (T7) IgE: Measures reactions to oak pollen, one of the most aggressive springtime allergens in the region.
• Penicillium Notatum (M1): Tests for allergies to this common mold, prevalent in damp or water-damaged buildings.
• Rough Marsh Elder (W16) & Rough Pigweed (W14) IgE: Diagnose allergies to these weeds, common throughout the area and potent triggers for allergic reactions.
• Timothy Grass (G6) IgE: Essential for identifying allergies to this widespread grass, prevalent in rural and urban landscapes.
• White Mulberry (T70) IgE: Tests for sensitivity to white mulberry pollen, a significant allergen during the spring.

Benefits of the Test:

This allergy testing panel offers several advantages for residents of AL, AR, LA, and MS by helping them:

• Identify Specific Allergens: Pinpoint exact environmental and indoor allergens responsible for triggering symptoms.
• Effectively Manage Allergy Symptoms: Utilize test results to tailor allergy management plans, including medication adjustments and lifestyle changes to minimize exposure.
• Improve Quality of Life: Enhanced control over allergy symptoms allows for more comfortable and active living.
• Inform Treatment Strategies: Detailed allergen profile assists healthcare providers in prescribing more accurate and effective allergy treatments and management strategies.

Understanding which allergens trigger your symptoms can profoundly affect your ability to manage these reactions and maintain an active, comfortable lifestyle. This tailored approach ensures you are not just treating symptoms but are actively managing your health in a way that aligns with your environmental and personal sensitivities.