Budgerigar droppings are an inhalant allergen that causes allergic reactions of varying severity. The allergen belongs to the epidermal group and enters the body through the respiratory tract upon contact with the bird or objects contaminated with the allergen. Due to allergen transfer on clothing, it can be present even in places without direct presence of budgerigars. Contact with the allergen can cause symptoms such as skin redness, rash, hives, itching, swelling, eye irritation, tearing, sneezing, coughing, bronchospasm, and angioedema.
Determining the presence and degree of sensitization to budgerigar droppings aids in the diagnosis and management of allergic diseases, helps assess risks, and allows for the development of personalized recommendations to avoid the allergen.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for determining sensitization to the inhalant allergen – budgerigar droppings.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.