Q: what is typical cost for an initial visit to an allergist including a nasoscopy? just got my bill for $900 for <10 min w/ allergist + nasocopy.

Can dispute charge: Relative to the nasoscopy procedure, see: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1890999-overview?pa=V2svWw8WeN5JmtJAXEPLKY3NxQuSqCvW6dcp5uyX%2BnS3KE3BzHZumPFyFZedXELZ8SIvl8zjYv73GUyW5rsbWA%3D%3D

Q: when should someone see an allergist?

As necessary: If your allergy symptoms are uncomfortable and/or interfere with your routine activities, you could try OTC's like Claritin, (loratadine) Zyrtec or Allegra 1st.. If they aren't effective, see a primary care doc for prescription meds and advice. If that's not effect, then see an allergist or ENT. On the other hand, if your allergies are severe (hives/ anaphylaxis/swelling of the throat) seek immediate care!

Q: looking for an allergist in johannesburg?

Try insurer website: Years ago, listings used to be available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies (or other local medical societies), hospitals, and insurers usually list dentists and medical doctors by name, specialty, and location. Look under Allergy or Allergy-Immunology.

Q: what should i expect seeing an allergist?

History & skin test: A detailed history paying particular attention to the environmental and occupational exposure will be the first thing. This will be followed by a focused physical exam. Lung function tests may be obtained if you have respiratory problem. A chest ct and/or sinus ct may be ordered. Allergy skin testing will likely be ordered to pinpoint your allergies. Blood tests are less dependable.

Q: does an allergist put you out while testing?

No: Allergy testing is done while the patient is awake--there is no need for sedation prior to skin testing.

Q: what can i expect at an allergist appointment?

As other MDs plus: More emphasis in history and physical related to environment, occupation, family, and thorough examination of upper and lower airways, skin and rest of physical exam, peculiar tests if deems necessary: allergy skin testing, lung function testing, exhaled no measurent, upper airway endoscopy, and others, also an important component is patient education about the condition a patient is sufferin fr.

Q: what to expect during first allergist appointment?

Answer: Writing a check for testing not covered by insurance-probably $400 out of pocket expenses. Then get a prescription and a followup appointment..

Q: what tests do you take when you go to an allergist?

Skin testing: The most common testing performed at the allergist's office if skin testing to pollen, mold, food, etc.

Question 1

what do allergists do to determine what a patient is allergic to?

Accepted Answer

Allergy tests: Allergy tests can generally be performed two ways:  skin testing and blood testing.  Skin testing is done either via the "scratch" or "prick" testing method or via a small injections in skin (called an intradermal test).  Blood allergy testing (called rast) testing can also be done.  Both methods look for specific allergic antibody (called ige).

Question 2

if my allergy symptoms are easily managed with a daily otc allergy pill, should i still see an allergist? i've never been to one.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: but I have found many patients having significant nasal obstruction despite absence of subjective symptoms. The problem is that they have known nothing else . Since nasal obstruction is associated with many complications (dental malocclusion, sinusitis etc), you should ask your doctor to check your nose when when are feeling "well". If the nasal swelling is still significant, see allergist.

Question 3

what is typical cost for an initial visit to an allergist including a nasoscopy? just got my bill for $900 for <10 min w/ allergist + nasocopy.

Accepted Answer

Can dispute charge: Relative to the nasoscopy procedure, see: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1890999-overview?pa=V2svWw8WeN5JmtJAXEPLKY3NxQuSqCvW6dcp5uyX%2BnS3KE3BzHZumPFyFZedXELZ8SIvl8zjYv73GUyW5rsbWA%3D%3D

Question 4

when should someone see an allergist?

Accepted Answer

As necessary: If your allergy symptoms are uncomfortable and/or interfere with your routine activities, you could try OTC's like Claritin, (loratadine) Zyrtec or Allegra 1st..  If they aren't effective, see a primary care doc for prescription meds and advice.  If that's not effect, then see an allergist or ENT.  On the other hand, if your allergies are severe (hives/ anaphylaxis/swelling of the throat) seek immediate care!

Question 5

looking for an allergist in johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Try insurer website: Years ago, listings used to be available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies (or other local medical societies), hospitals, and insurers usually list dentists and medical doctors by name, specialty, and location. Look under Allergy or Allergy-Immunology.

Question 6

what should i expect seeing an allergist?

Accepted Answer

History & skin test: A detailed history paying particular attention to the environmental and occupational exposure will be the first thing.  This will be followed by a focused physical exam.  Lung function tests may be obtained if you have respiratory problem.  A chest ct and/or sinus ct may be ordered.  Allergy skin testing will likely be ordered to pinpoint your allergies.   Blood tests are less dependable.

Question 7

does an allergist put you out while testing?

Accepted Answer

No: Allergy testing is done while the patient is awake--there is no need for sedation prior to skin testing.

Question 8

what can i expect at an allergist appointment?

Accepted Answer

As other MDs plus: More emphasis in history and physical related to environment, occupation, family, and thorough examination of upper and lower airways, skin and rest of physical  exam, peculiar tests if  deems necessary: allergy skin testing, lung function testing, exhaled no measurent, upper airway endoscopy, and others, also an important component is patient education about the condition a patient is sufferin fr.

Question 9

what to expect during first allergist appointment?

Accepted Answer

Answer: Writing a check for testing not covered by insurance-probably $400 out of pocket expenses.  Then get a prescription and a followup appointment..

Question 10

what tests do you take when you go to an allergist?

Accepted Answer

Skin testing: The most common testing performed at the allergist's office if skin testing to pollen, mold, food, etc.

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