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Medication Instructions for Skin Testing

Please follow these directions when getting ready for this test. All antihistamines may affect the results of skin testing and therefore need to be stopped before the testing is done. If the antihistamines are not stopped as recommended, testing may be delayed and another visit scheduled for the skin testing.

Please STOP taking all of the following medications 3 days prior to test:

  • All Antihistamines (Including Nasal Antihistamines and Allergy Eye Drops)
  • Multi-symptom Cold Relief Medications

Please CONTINUE taking all of the following medications:

  • All Inhaled Asthma Medication
  • Oral Asthma Medications
  • Over-The-Counter Nasal and Oral Decongestants (Non-Antihistamine)
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors for Acid Reflux
  • Medication taken for non-allergy problems (e.g., high blood pressure, cholesterol, mood problems, thyroid issues, birth control, etc.) should be continued normally

Call our clinic if you have further questions: 405-235-0040 – Our staff will be pleased to assist you!

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Allergy alerts expected for weeks: Tree pollen levels ‘extremely high’ across Oklahoma

From the Tulsa World newspaper:

Allergy alerts are expected to continue several more weeks across Oklahoma, as so many species of trees are creating pollen that rain in the forecast is only likely to exacerbate the problem.

Last week, oak and cedar pollen prompted three straight days of allergy alerts. This week's pollen counts include "extremely high" levels of pecan, ash, mulberry, sycamore and oak, said Dr. Greg Metz of the Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic.

To read the entire article, click on this link.

The post Allergy alerts expected for weeks: Tree pollen levels ‘extremely high’ across Oklahoma appeared first on Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic.

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