Take action now to control your allergies Congratulations! Now you know your allergy profile. Your ImmunoCAP® Rapid blood test results have provided your unique allergy profile. Think of your allergy results as being as personal and unique as your fingerprint. You can work with your healthcare professional to reduce exposure to your specific allergens in order to reduce or even prevent your respiratory symptoms.

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The cumulative effect of allergensReducing exposure to your allergic triggers reduces your symptomsNow that you know your unique allergy profile, you can take steps to reduce your exposure to these allergens—and help reduce or prevent your symptoms. Follow the exposure reduction tips your healthcare professional has indicated for you on the back.

Allergies add upAlthough some people may be sensitive to one allergen, most people are sensitive to more than one allergen. For such people, symptoms may appear only when they are exposed to two or more allergens at once. The point when symptoms appear is called the symptom threshold. By reducing your exposure to allergic triggers, you help reduce your symptoms and therefore never reach the threshold. In addition, experts believe that medical treatments are more effective if people also decrease their exposure to allergens.

DUST MITE

MOLD

OAK

Here are your allergy results According to your ImmunoCAP Rapid test results, you show moderate to very high sensitization to the following allergens:

Class Class Class Class2 3 2 3

e1 Cat

d1 House dust mite(D pteronyssinus)

g2 Bermuda grass

w1 Common ragweed

t7 Oak

m6 Mold(A alternata)

g6 Timothy grass

t8 Elm

e5 Dog

d2 House dust mite(D farinae)

Class result interpretationClass 2Moderate to high sensitization

Class 3Very high sensitization

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Target pollens

Pollens are the tiny airborne particles given off by trees, weeds, and grasses for the purpose of fertilization and reproduction. Some pollens circulate only at certain times of the year, while others are present nearly year round.

❏ Shower after working outside—wash hair, eyes, and eyelashes

❏ At home and when driving, keep windows closed, and, when possible, use an air conditioner on recirculate

❏ Stay indoors when pollen counts are high for pollens you are allergic to. Check reports for pollen count forecasts or log on to www.pollen.com/Pollen.com.asp to obtain updated pollen counts

❏ Have someone else do your yard work, or wear a microfiber face mask when digging in the dirt

❏ Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters for furnace and vacuum cleaners

❏ Remove work clothes outdoors after working outside and carry them in a bag to the washing machine

❏ Take allergy medicines 30 minutes before going outdoors

❏ Try activities that take place away from allergy triggers—stay away from highways or industrial plants; exhaust and air pollution make symptoms worse

❏ When exercising, breathe through your nose

Target molds

Molds live both indoors and outdoors. They give off spores that can cause allergic reactions throughout the year.

❏ Clean furnace filters, refrigerator, and dehumidifier (and clean drip pans with bleach)

❏ Clean moldy areas with fungicide or bleach

❏ If you have a basement or live in an area of high humidity, use a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity in your home

❏ Avoid barns, greenhouses, sleeping bags, summer cottages, and walking through uncut fields

❏ Avoid mowing grass, handling mulch or compost, raking leaves, or working with hay

❏ Avoid using fans that draw in outside air; when possible, use an air conditioner on recirculate and keep windows and doors closed

❏ Wash evaporative (“swamp”) coolers

❏ Fix water leaks

❏ Thoroughly dry clothes before storing

Target animal dander

Allergy to an animal (such as a cat or dog) is actually a sensitivity to the pet’s skin flakes and fur.

❏ If you own a furry pet, try to keep it outdoors or find it a new home

❏ Confine the pet to a room with a polished floor and wipeable furniture

❏ Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and vacuum cleaners

❏ Wash your pet weekly in warm water and soap

Target house dust mites

Dust mites are microscopic creatures that live in house dust and feed on dead skin flakes.

❏ Encase mattresses, pillows, and box springs in allergen-proof coverings

❏ �Wash bedding weekly in 130°F hot water

❏ Keep house clean by vacuuming and reducing clutter

❏ �Wear an appropriate mask while cleaning and avoid area 20 minutes after cleaning

❏ Change furnace and air conditioner filters regularly

❏ If you have a basement or live in an area of high humidity, use a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity in your home

Allergen exposure reduction tips

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What are the benefits of having the ImmunoCAP® Rapid test?

• Knowing the allergens to which you are allergic can give you greater control over your symptoms

• You don’t have to stop taking your medications to take the test

• Normal or negative test results can help your doctor rule out allergies in order to consider other possible symptom triggers

• A simple blood test—requires one small blood sample

• Precisely measures IgE specific to multiple allergens that may cause symptoms