Does prednisone affect allergy testing? A detailed guide
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According to research published in the *Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology*, long-term oral corticosteroid therapy does not appear to alter skin prick test (SPT) reactivity for immediate-type allergies. This might be surprising, but it highlights the nuances in how **prednisone** affects allergy testing, depending on the dosage, duration, and type of test being performed.