INJECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Asthma, Allergy & Pulmonary Associates, P.C.
1. Weekly allergy injections (2-14) days apart are needed to reach your high dose goal. After the first year, visits are less frequent (every 2-4 weeks).
2. ALWAYS wait 15-20 minutes (30 minutes for stinging insect shots) after your injections before leaving the office. If there is a reaction, a nurse will check your injection site before you leave the office.
3. If you have any symptoms (wheezing, sneezing, itchy throat, hives, itchy palms, coughing, itchy/watery eyes, abdominal cramps) after your shot, DO NOT leave the office. NOTIFY THE DOCTOR OR NURSE IMMEDIATELY. If this happens after you leave the office, call or return to the office immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency room and let them know that you have had an allergy injection.
4. Have an antihistamine such as Chlor-Trimeton, or Benadryl available. If you suspect that you are having a reaction, take an antihistamine immediately.
5. If you have a cold or if your allergies or asthma are active, call the office to check with a nurse before coming in for your shot.
6. You should not be taking any medication for high blood pressure, glaucoma, headaches or any other reason that is a "beta-blocker" (Inderal, Lopressor, Tenormin).
7. We suggest that you refrain from active exercise for 2 to 3 hours after your shot.
8. Observe your shot site and report any reactions that you have to the nurse at your next visit. Ten percent of patients can have late swelling at the site.
9. Immunotherapy can be continued in pregnancy. Let us know if you are or think that you are pregnant, so that the doctor can discuss dosage/schedule modifications with you.