5
Table 4. IgE-Specific Tests (cont'd)
Recommendation Advantages Disadvantages
IgG or total IgE Recommend against Does not yield
information helpful
for management
of AR
Other nonspecific
tests
• Acoustic
rhinometry
• Olfactory testing
• Microarray testing
• Nasal nitric oxide
measurements
• Nasal allergen
challenges
No recommendation
for or against
Table 5. Environmental Control Measures to Reduce Allergen
Levels and Symptoms
Environmental
Control Measure
Evidence Supports
Reduction in
Allergen Level
Reduction in
Symptoms
YES NO YES NO
Removal of pets X X
Washing pets twice a week X X
Acaricides to kill dust mites X X
Impermeable covers
for bedding
X X
Air filtration X X
Combined use of multiple
control measures
X X
Treatment
