Guidelines for Allergy or Asthma Testing
Guidelines for Allergy or Asthma Testing PLEASE BE ON TIME: Our testing is tightly scheduled. If you are late for your scheduled appointment, your testing may be subject to…
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Everything you need before your first visit.
What to bring, what to expect, and how to get your appointment on the calendar quickly.
Before your appointment
- Stop antihistamines (Zyrtec, Allegra, Claritin, Benadryl) 7 days before skin testing.
- Keep using your nasal sprays and asthma controllers as prescribed.
- Bring a list of all current medications and supplements.
- Bring any prior allergy or asthma test results from other clinics.
- Bring your insurance card and photo ID.
What to expect
Your first visit runs about 60–90 minutes. We'll review your history and do a focused exam. If you've completed the 7-day antihistamine hold, we can often do skin testing the same visit; otherwise we'll schedule testing for a follow-up. Either way, you'll leave with a written plan and any prescriptions you need.
Spirometry / lung-function testing is done in-office; bring your inhalers so we can review technique.
By phone
How to reach the right person.
Billing & insurance are handled by Watland Billing Consultants — (775) 747-5050 or toll-free (877) 747-5050.
Patient education
A library of allergy & asthma resources.
Plain-language guides from our practice — conditions, treatments, testing preparation, and living well with allergies.
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Food Allergy Information
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Dear Patient: You have been prescribed a self-injecting epinephrine device for allergic emergencies. You have probably heard about this drug before, but I want to educate you more…
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ReadAllergy & Asthma Organizations
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New-patient paperwork.
If you're a new patient, please call (775) 359-5010, ext. 3. We'll email new-patient forms before your visit so the appointment time can focus on your care, not the clipboard.