What should I expect at my first visit?
Patients and their families should expect to be in the office for approximately 1.5 hours. This is because there is a mandatory waiting period after all testing, regardless of age. You should expect to see the provider, have your testing, and then see the provider to review and discuss results and treatment options. In most cases, all testing will be done the day of your visit.
What medications need to be stopped prior to testing?
Certain medications need to be stopped anywhere from 48 hours to 7 days prior to the visit because they will block the skin testing. These include:
Patients and their families should expect to be in the office for approximately 1.5 hours. This is because there is a mandatory waiting period after all testing, regardless of age. You should expect to see the provider, have your testing, and then see the provider to review and discuss results and treatment options. In most cases, all testing will be done the day of your visit.
What medications need to be stopped prior to testing?
Certain medications need to be stopped anywhere from 48 hours to 7 days prior to the visit because they will block the skin testing. These include:
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For our return patients, you may find the following forms available for use. You may fax or mail the forms to us.
Over-the-counter Antihistamines
Nasal and Eye Anti-Histamines
Prescription Anti-Histamines
Please continue your asthma medications as prescribed.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please be sure to bring any old records pertaining to your allergy history, insurance card, referral (if needed) and if you choose, you can decrease your waiting time by filling out the following 5 forms at home, and faxing them ahead or bringing them with you to your appointment:
Please be sure to bring any old records pertaining to your allergy history, insurance card, referral (if needed) and if you choose, you can decrease your waiting time by filling out the following 5 forms at home, and faxing them ahead or bringing them with you to your appointment:
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Over-the-counter
Anti-Histamines
Should be stopped 3 days prior to your visit:Anti-Histamines
- Alavert
- Benadryl
- Claritin
- Zyrtec
- Loratadine
- OTC cold & sinus medication
Prescription
Anti-Histamines
Should be stopped 7 days prior to your visit:Anti-Histamines
- Atarax
- Clarinex
- Hydroxyzine
- Xyzal
- Allegra
Nasal/Eye Anti-Histamines
Should be stopped 3 days prior to your visit:
Should be stopped 3 days prior to your visit:
- Astelin
- Optivar
- Dymista
- Patanase
- Patanol
- Bepreve
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Some Reminders:
- Please remember to call 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, or you may be subject to a missed appointment fee.
- Please remember to sign up in advance for allergy shots. Shots are by appointment only.
- Remember to check the shot schedule for any time changes or unscheduled closures.
- Remember to update your insurance card annually - or sooner, if your insurance provider or insurance information changes.
- Please allow a minimum of 24 hours for routine prescription refills.
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