A Step-by-Step Guide from Dr. Shahid’s Allergy & Asthma Centre

Getting an allergy test is a crucial step toward understanding your health and finding relief from allergic symptoms. To ensure the most accurate results, proper preparation is key. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to prepare for your upcoming skin allergy test, as recommended by Dr. Shahid Abbas‘s Allergy & Asthma Center.

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Here’s a quick video guide in English that explains the entire preparation process.

A step-by-step explanation in English on pausing medications, avoiding scents, and getting ready for your allergy test.

  1. Pause Certain Medications

For a skin allergy test to be effective, your skin needs to be able to react to allergens without interference from certain medications. Therefore, it’s essential to pause specific medicines for a few days before your appointment.

  • Antihistamines: Stop taking Benadryl 2 days before your test. Other common antihistamines, such as Zyrtec, Claritin, and Atarax, should be paused 5 to 7 days before your appointment.
  • Acid Reflux Medications: Medications for acid reflux, like Omeprazole, should be stopped 2 days before your test.
  • Other Medications: The video also advises stopping Singulair (Montelukast) and Valium-type medications 5 to 7 days before the test.

Important: Never stop a prescribed medication without first consulting with your doctor. Your safety comes first, and they can provide personalized advice based on your medical history.

Here’s a quick video guide in arabic that explains the entire preparation process.

فيديو قصير باللغة العربية يوضح خطوات التوقف عن الأدوية، تجنب الروائح، وكيفية التحضير لاختبار الحساسية.

  1. On the Day of the Test, Avoid Scents

To prevent false reactions and ensure a comfortable environment for all patients, it’s recommended to avoid certain products on the day of your test.

  • Perfumes, Colognes, or Scented Lotions: Please do not wear any of these on the day of your appointment. These products can sometimes initiate allergic symptoms in people with sensitivities, even in the waiting area, and could potentially interfere with the test results.

Here’s a quick video guide in Hindi that explains the entire preparation process.

यह हिंदी वीडियो बताता है कि एलर्जी टेस्ट से पहले दवाइयाँ कैसे रोकें और किन चीज़ों से बचें।

  1. Book Your Appointment

Now that you know how to prepare, you can book your appointment at one of Dr. Shahid’s Allergy & Asthma Center locations.

Relief is within reach. We look forward to seeing you.

Here’s a quick video guide in Urdu that explains the entire preparation process.

یہ ویڈیو اردو میں وضاحت کرتا ہے کہ الرجی ٹیسٹ کی تیاری کیسے کریں اور کن چیزوں سے پرہیز کریں۔