Should drug provocation testing be performed during the
COVID-19 the pandemic?
Drug provocation tests are not recommended because reactions can occur
during the tests, including the generation and spreading of
virus-containing aerosols. However, they may be considered after careful
risk-benefit assessment in cases of urgent need, such as chemotherapy in
cancer patients, perioperative drugs and radiocontrast media in subjects
needing urgent procedures, and antibiotics if no effective alternative
drug is available.108
Handling of allergen immunotherapy (AIT) during the
COVID-19 pandemic