How are people tested for an allergy?
How are people tested for an allergy?
user
Why do you want to know?
assistant
Because I think I'm allergic to shellfish, and I'm wondering how a doctor would test that.
user
The doctor could look for reactions like hives, swelling of the throat or breathing problems, right? If so, they might want to give you an oral medication to make the reaction occur and then see how you respond.
assistant
But what does the test involve? Would I have to eat shellfish in front of a doctor or something?
user