Prepare for your visit to the Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center with New Patient forms, insurance info, and medication guidelines. Learn about skin testing, testing methods, and more. Call us at (269) 429-1085.
Welcome to Our Practice
We’re thrilled you’ve chosen the Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center for your healthcare needs. To ensure a smooth first visit, please review the information below and prepare accordingly.
New Patient Forms
Print and complete the New Patient forms below and bring them to your appointment along with your insurance card. We will verify your coverage, co-pays, and deductibles before your visit. For convenience, you can email a copy of your insurance card (front and back) to us at info@sneezedocs.com.
Preparing for Your Appointment
To make your visit as effective as possible, please:
- Stop antihistamines: Discontinue all prescription and over-the-counter antihistamines at least 7 days before your visit. (These include cold tablets, sinus tablets, hay fever medications or oral treatments for itchy skin. Some of the names of these drugs include; Benadryl, Allegra, Tylenol PM, Claritin, Clarinex, Zyrtec, Trinalin, Ornade, Seldane, Dristan, Dimetapp and many others. If you have a question as to whether or not you are using an antihistamine, please call our office.)
- Medications to avoid: Stop any medications with antihistaminic properties such as sleep aids or certain antidepressants two weeks prior. Call our office with any questions. (Stop taking over-the-counter sleeping medications (Nytol) or other prescribed drugs such as amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil), hydroxyzine (Atarax), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil)- these drugs have antihistaminic activity and should be discontinued at least two weeks prior to testing. Please make our office aware if you are taking any of these medications.)
- Medications allowed: Continue asthma inhalers and nasal sprays unless instructed otherwise. (Decadron, Turbinate, Beconase, Rhinocort, Flonase, Nasonex, Vancenase or Nasalide are allowed. Afrin or Sudafed may be used temporarily but not on the day of testing. You may use asthma inhalers (Intal, Beclomenthasone [Beclovent, Vanceril], Advair, Aerobid, Atrovent, Azmacort, Alupent, Brethaire, Albuterol [Proventil, Ventolin], Serevent and oral Theophylline [Theo-Dur, T-Phyl, Uniphyl, Theo-24, etc.). These do not interfere with skin testing and should be used as prescribed.)
- Avoid scented products: Please refrain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or scented lotions.
- No food or drinks: To ensure a safe environment for patients with food allergies, please avoid bringing food or beverages.
- Clothing: Wear short sleeves or sleeveless shirts for easy access during testing.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
- Driver’s license or state ID
- Insurance and prescription cards
- All medications including prescription and over-the-counter (including dosages)
- Payment for co-pays or deductibles (cash, check, care credit, or major credit cards accepted)
Skin Testing Information
If allergy skin testing is required, you’ll undergo one or more of the following methods:
- Prick Method: A quick test for up to 72 allergens using a plastic device.
- Intradermal Method: Injecting allergens into the superficial skin layer.
- Multi-Test Method: A device applies multiple allergen solutions simultaneously, ideal for children.
Test results are available within 15 minutes, and our allergist will review the findings to create a tailored treatment plan.
Additional Testing Services
We also offer patch testing for skin allergies, lung function tests, and venom or oral challenge testing under medical supervision.
Your First Visit
Your initial appointment may take up to two hours if testing is performed. To ensure personalized care, please arrange alternative childcare for young children not being seen.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to call our office at (269) 429-1085. Thank you for trusting us with your care. We look forward to helping you breathe easier!