[Dave L]

to test for allergy's a doctor will scratch your skin with something similar to a tooth pic then apply different samples along each scratch. Where the skin becomes red or inflamed you know you are allergic to what ever the sample is. It will mostly confirm what you already know. ie if your body goes berzerk (sneezing, runny nose, itchnyness, trouble breathing etc.) when you are around dogs you can pretty much know that you are allergic to dogs.

I have allergy induced asthma and am allergic to pretty much any animal with hair and the usual stuff like dust & pollen. As a result I have fish and a house with hardwood & tile floors.

If you have to ask if you have allergies I would think you dont.