Things You'll Need:
- Doctor's examination
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Step 1
Wait for symptoms to occur and write down detailed information about where you were and what you were doing. This will help your doctor identify what specific dander triggers are affecting you.
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Step 2
Have a physical examination done by your doctor. A physical exam, particularly one done during an allergic reaction, is a great way to identify specific dander allergens that are affecting you.
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Step 3
Submit to a blood test by your doctor. A blood test is one of the best ways to identify allergy triggers, whether from dander or any other allergen. A blood test is able to measure the levels of antigens in your blood, which, in turn, will tell the doctor whether your body reacts to specific stimuli.
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Step 4
Have a skin test done by your doctor to help identify dander triggers. In a skin test, like a scratch test or an intradermal test, your skin is exposed to allergens associated with dander. The doctor is then able to see how your skin reacts and can use that data to help determine how severe your allergy is, as well as whether or not dander is even the culprit.
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Step 5
Read a list of allergens from an online resource like WebMD (see Resources below). WebMD keeps users informed as new allergens, treatments or diagnoses become available. In addition, the allergy section has a detailed FAQ and in-depth guides about treatment.
