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Initial Preparation

Carefully review the medication lists in the links below. Follow the instructions on when to stop the medications that interfere with allergy testing. If the medication that needs to be stopped was not prescribed by your ENT specialist, contact the prescribing physician to confirm that you may safely stop taking the medication for the duration required prior to testing.

If you are taking a medication listed under the Beta Blocker list, it is very important that you discuss with your prescribing physician if you may change that medication for testing and long term, should you need to start allergy immunotherapy. Patients taking Beta Blocker medications may not receive allergy injections as these medications interfere with the medications we give for extreme reactions and can result in patient injury or even death. If you are unable to change to another medication, your treatment plan may need to be changed to medical management, sublingual immunotherapy, or other additional options.

You will need to avoid injections or vaccinations for 48 hours prior to your allergy test.

2 Weeks Prior To Allergy Testing

  • A member of our Allergy Team will text you a list of medications to avoid prior to allergy testing. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your allergy test, please call the office prior to the day of your allergy test.
  • Inform the Allergy Team if you have any current respiratory illness, current respiratory symptoms, active infection, fever, are pregnant or a taking an antibiotic.

The Day Of The Test

  • Do not drink any caffeinated beverages prior to the test.
  • Shower in the morning. Do not apply any perfumes, colognes, or scented products.
  • Do not smoke or use tobacco products for 4 hours prior to the testing appointment.

What To Expect During Testing

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