Stop worrying about unknown allergy symptoms.
With ALEX2 Allergy Explorer, identify the cause and manage your allergies
This test can detect up to 295 allergens
- When Should You Get an Allergy Test?
- Why Choose ALEX2 Allergy Explorer?
- Who Can Benefit from This Test?
- How Does It Differ from Other Allergy Tests?
ALEX2 Allergy Explorer is the most advanced allergy test available today, designed to meet the needs for diagnosing and managing allergy issues across all age groups. This test can detect up to 295 allergens, including the most common and complex allergens, making it a comprehensive tool for understanding and managing allergy problems.
How to Know What You're Allergic To?
Knowing what you’re allergic to is crucial for managing and preventing allergy symptoms. Diagnosis usually begins with observing symptoms such as itching, sneezing, runny nose, rashes, or difficulty breathing, which often occur after exposure to certain substances. This initial observation helps you identify potential allergens. However, for precise identification and confirmation of allergens, specialized allergy tests like the ALEX2 Allergy Explorer are invaluable. This tool can detect allergens at a highly detailed level, including those you might not be aware of.
When Should You Get an Allergy Test?
You should consider getting an allergy test if you experience symptoms indicative of allergies, such as itchy eyes, nose, or skin, chronic sneezing, runny nose, asthma symptoms, or unexplained skin reactions. Additionally, those with a family history of allergies or who have had severe allergic reactions to specific substances should also consider testing. Timely testing can help prevent severe symptoms and enable appropriate treatment planning.
Why Choose ALEX2 Allergy Explorer?
1. Comprehensive Allergen Testing
ALEX2 Allergy Explorer allows you to test for a wide range of allergens with molecular-level precision. It detects up to 295 allergens, covering food, animal products, vegetables, fruits, plants, and other allergens such as insect venoms, animal dander, molds, yeasts, and dust mites—substances commonly responsible for everyday allergic reactions.
2. Molecular-Level Analysis
This test uses highly accurate molecular-level technology to provide detailed and reliable analysis. By identifying allergens that may trigger allergic reactions, it offers clear insights into your allergic responses. The test is performed with a single blood draw, minimizing inconvenience and saving time.
3. No Need to Avoid Water, Food, or Medications
One of the advantages of ALEX2 Allergy Explorer is that there is no need to avoid water, food, or antihistamines before the test. This makes the testing process more convenient and less stressful for patients.
4. Rapid and Accurate Results
You will receive your test results within 1 day after the blood draw. This fast turnaround provides timely information for planning treatment, and our team of specialists will offer guidance on managing allergies and personalized treatment plans.
ALEX2 Allergy Explorer Package
BNH ASTHMA AND ALLERGY CENTRE
Test for up to 295 allergens
Includes up to 153 allergenstrom food, meat, vegetables, fruits, and plants
Also includes allergens from animal venom, insects, furry animals,
mold, yeast, dust mites, and latex products
a significant advancement in managing your health, enabling you to live a better life with complete control over your allergies, whether you are a new patient or have a history of allergies.
How Does It Differ from Other Allergy Tests?
The ALEX2 Allergy Explorer stands out from other allergy testing methods in several ways: Comprehensive Allergen Coverage: The ALEX2 Allergy Explorer can detect up to 295 allergens, covering a wide range of allergen types, including food, plants, animals, insects, and fungi. This makes it the most comprehensive test compared to traditional allergy tests, which typically cover only a few allergens. Molecular-Level Analysis: The ALEX2 Allergy Explorer uses high-precision molecular-level analysis, allowing for detailed identification of allergens, especially those with similar molecular structures (cross-reactivity). This information is crucial for planning specific and accurate treatments.
No Need to Fast, Avoid Food, or Stop Medications:
One major advantage of the ALEX2 Allergy Explorer is that it doesn’t require fasting, food avoidance, or stopping antihistamines before the test, making the process more convenient and less disruptive to your daily routine. This differs from the Skin Prick Test, which often requires certain restrictions before testing for accurate results. Convenience of Testing: The ALEX2 Allergy Explorer requires just a single blood draw, which is convenient and reduces discomfort. It is also suitable for individuals with sensitive skin.
Fast and Accurate Results:
Results from the ALEX2 Allergy Explorer can be received within one day, offering quick turnaround compared to other methods that may take several days. The precision of molecular-level analysis also minimizes the chances of inaccurate results. Ideal for Unclear Allergy Symptoms: For patients with unclear allergy symptoms or symptoms that are hard to diagnose, the ALEX2 Allergy Explorer is the best option. Its comprehensive and sensitive testing capabilities can accurately identify the cause of symptoms. The ALEX2 Allergy Explorer is a modern and effective option for detecting allergens, offering advantages over traditional allergy testing methods in terms of coverage, convenience, accuracy, and ease of preparation.
Immunotherapy Treatment
Immunotherapy, also known as allergen immunotherapy, involves introducing small amounts of an allergen that the patient is allergic to into their body. This helps the body gradually develop tolerance to the allergen. In Thailand, there are currently two methods of immunotherapy: subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), which involves injections under the skin, and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), where the allergen is placed under the tongue.
How Effective is Allergy Immunotherapy and How Long Do the Effects Last?
Allergy immunotherapy can help reduce allergic symptoms and the need for medications used to manage the condition. It can also prevent the development of new allergies and stop the progression from allergic rhinitis to asthma.
Additionally, studies following patients for 10 years after receiving immunotherapy have shown that the treatment can reduce the risk of developing asthma by 2 to 3 times. It also helps reduce symptoms and the need for allergy medications. The effectiveness of immunotherapy is related to the duration of the treatment.
For sublingual dust mite immunotherapy, studies have shown that it can reduce symptoms, decrease medication use, and lower the risk of asthma flare-ups during steroid inhaler tapering. It can also reduce the amount of steroid inhalers needed.
BNH ASTHMA AND ALLERGY CENTRE
Providing care for patients of all ages, including:
- Allergic conditions
- Eye allergies
- Respiratory issues
- Skin rashes
- Food allergies
- Asthma
- Sinusitis
Our goal is to provide patients with knowledge and understanding, starting with treatment guidelines and offering close care from the first consultation. This reflects the true purpose of our treatment approach, guaranteed by the internationally recognized reputation of BAAC.
The allergy and immunology specialists at BAAC are highly experienced and skilled in treating patients with asthma, allergies, and immunodeficiency disorders, covering both pediatric and adult patients.
Our nurses and medical staff at BAAC are specially trained and highly knowledgeable in allergy and immunology care.
At BAAC, we emphasize the importance of educating patients as a top priority, as it is the key to excellent care for asthma and allergy patients.
ALEX2 Allergy Explorer Package
BNH ASTHMA AND ALLERGY CENTRE
Test for up to 295 allergens
Includes up to 153 allergenstrom food, meat, vegetables, fruits, and plants
Also includes allergens from animal venom, insects, furry animals,
mold, yeast, dust mites, and latex products
