Allergy, Individual Marker, OAT near me in Gurgaon

Allergy, Individual Marker, OAT is a blood test that helps detect an allergy to oats. The body misinterprets avenin (a protein present in oats) as an invader. When consumed, the immune system releases Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) antibodies against this allergen to protect the body. Oat allergy can be identified by measuring the total amount of IgE antibodies in the blood. It can provide 98% confirmation of an allergic reaction to oats.

An allergic reaction to oats can be triggered when ingested or used topically on the skin. The symptoms of oats allergy include blotchy, irritated, itchy skin, mouth rashes, runny nose, itchy eyes, vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, wheezing, and anaphylaxis. Oats allergy can be chronic. Treatment for this includes taking antihistamines orally to control symptoms.