Routine check-ups include the taking of blood samples, ECGs, urine tests and pregnancy tests. During pollen provocation the following standard tests are conducted:
Subjective assessment of symptoms
In 15-minute intervals the study participants assess their own allergic symptoms.
Rhinomanometry
Every half hour, the volume of air breathed through the nose is measured, permitting indirect conclusions about the extent of swelling in the nasal mucosa.
Nasal Secretion
The quantity of nasal secretion is measured by determining the weight of used paper tissues.
Spirometry
Every hour a lung function test is performed to determine various lung parameters (FEV1, FVC).
