Rouen Study on Anxiety

Summary

Allergy testing is necessary to confirm a diagnosis of allergy, whether food, respiratory, drug, or hymenoptera venom. Although the vast majority of these tests are well tolerated, performing them carries a very low risk of inducing an allergic reaction in the patient, warranting continuous medical monitoring regardless of the allergy being investigated. A severe reaction can be observed, largely during oral or intravenous reintroduction tests, in up to 15% of series for food allergies, and even less for drug allergies. The perceived risk can vary between patients, and this subjective perception can be influenced by several factors, including personal experience, medical history, or access to information regarding allergy testing. Anxiety related to allergy testing can influence patient experience, but also test results.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult (over 18 years old), of both sexes.
* Patient undergoing allergy testing (provocation or skin prick tests) at the Erik Satie Center during the inclusion period.
* Patient affiliated with a social security scheme
* Patient who has read and understood the information letter and does not object to participating in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient under guardianship or curatorship.
* Patient suffering from a psychological or sensory abnormality likely to prevent the patient from fully understanding the conditions required for participation in the study or to prevent the patient from giving informed consent.

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