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Allergy Asthma Specialists of Maryland FAQ

Have an appointment-related question? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!
New Patient Forms (below) are now fillable, so you can fill them out and email them to WhiteMarsh@mdallergy.net or fax them to the proper location. Fax #'s are listed on the new patient forms. **If referrals are required by your insurance company you must have the referral before our office will make a new patient appointment.**
  • What to expect

    The first visit will include a complete medical history, a thorough physician exam, allergy and/or lung functions test. These procedures help to establish a proper diagnosis in order to guide therapy.

  • What to wear?

    Please wear a short sleeve shirt or undershirt, so your upper and lower arms are easy to see, in preparation for possible allergy testing.

  • How long will it last?

    Your initial visit can last up to 3 hours, therefore it is often a wise idea to bring reading material or other media to occupy some of the time.

  • Medicines to avoid

    The most important medicines to avoid include Benadryl, diphenhydramine, Atarax, hydroxyzine, Claritin, loratadine, Zytec, cetirizine, Xyzal, levocetirizine, Clarinex, desloratadine, Allegra, fexofenadine, Chlor-Timetron, chlorpheniramine, Doxepin  The following NOSE SPRAYS should be stopped:  Astelin, Azelastine, Patanase, Olopatadine, Dymista.  DO NOT STOP OTHER NOSE SPRAYS. DO NOT STOP INHALERS.

  • On antihistamines?

    For accurate results from allergy testing, it is important that you be off antihistamines for 7 days, please call us for details or if you do not think you can hold antihistamine therapy for that timeframe.

  • What happens next

    After the testing is complete you will meet with the physician again to discuss the results. We often can begin to make our recommendations for treatment during that visit. On some occasions, all of the testing cannot be completed during the first visit.

  • Blood work

    We may request that you obtain laboratory (blood tests) or radiologic (x-rays or CT scans) tests to better define your problem and help us direct treatment.

  • Complete visit

    The first visit will provide a plan for any further evaluation and for a program of management and treatment of your condition. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. In addition, the office has free Wi-Fi.

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