To provide a treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your unique needs, Texas ENT Specialists will perform allergy testing in The Woodlands and identify the cause of your symptoms. Throughout this process, we encourage our patients to ask us any questions they may have, so they feel informed and fully aware of the steps and benefits of allergy testing. No matter what type of allergies you are testing for, you can rely on us for exceptional care.
The Allergy Testing Timeline at Texas ENT Specialists in The Woodlands
1 Week Before Testing
A week before your appointment, you can expect to receive an email from our team with a list of medications you should avoid. If you have questions about the medications on this list, do not hesitate to contact our office. At this point, you should also inform us of any respiratory illnesses you may have or if you have had any notable respiratory complaints in the past.
1 Day Before Testing
Patients with substantial arm hair will have to shave these areas, so we can properly observe their skin’s reaction to the injected allergens. We recommend that you do this at least 12 hours before your allergy tests since skin irritation will interfere with this process.
The Day of The Test
- Shower before your appointment
- Avoid your morning coffee or any other caffeinated beverages
- Do not apply or spray yourself with any scented products
- For at least four hours before your appointment, do not use any tobacco products
Your allergy testing appointment will take a couple of hours to complete. Much of this time is spent waiting to observe the reactions your skin has to the injected allergens.
Be prepared for your appointment by wearing short-sleeved or loose-sleeved clothing. For those who cannot test their arms, wear a loose pair of shorts that can easily slide up past your upper thighs.
If the allergy test is for your child and they are between the ages of 5 and 7 or have small arms, dress them in a pair of loose shorts.
Lastly, we will begin your appointment with a pulmonary lung function test to check for any lung conditions that can potentially put your health and well-being at risk during this process. Let us know if you suffer from asthma or take inhaled medications.
