AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit - Patient Form Resource

Sep 16, 2026

AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit provides sample patient and office forms for allergy practice use, clarifying that the materials are for resource purposes only and not official AAOA forms. It includes guidance for handling patient information, allergy skin testing considerations, medication interferences, and pre-testing instructions. The toolkit details expected local and systemic reaction symptoms, emergency actions, and required post-allergy-shot observation time, supporting consistent clinic protocols and patient safety communication.

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Sample Patient Form Resource

Patient Information Samples

Symptoms of Allergy Reactions

Allergy Skin Testing Considerations

AA OA P RACT IC ER ESO U RC E TOO L K IT Materials presented in this tool kit are intended as resource only and should not be construed as guidance Sample Office Forms WWW . AA O A L L E RGY . O RG AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit Sample Patient Form Resource The following pages include samples of different forms you may consider for your practice. These forms are intended as samples only and are not official AAOA forms. We highly recommend consulting with your practice attorney and state regulations to define the best protocols and forms for use in your practice. o Patient Information Samples § Symptoms of Allergy Reactions § Allergy Skin Testing Considerations (2) § Consent for Allergy Shot Treatment § Immunotherapy Consent (2) § Sublingual Immunotherapy: Patient Information & Consent " Testament for Providing Allergy Injections § Acknowledgement of Symptoms of Allergy Reaction § Acknowledgement of Epi-pen Instruction § Influenza Vaccine § New Patient Information § Allergy Questionnaire (3) § Allergy Pre-Testing & Treatment Questionnaire § Patient Information: Symptoms of Allergy Reactions o Office Form Samples § Allergy Testing: Intradermal Dilutional Testing " MQT Recording Form § Allergy Testing: Vial Mixing Form § Allergy Treatment: Shot Log AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit Patient Information Symptoms of Allergy Reactions You should be aware of possible symptoms after receiving an allergy shot and/or skin testing. Local Skin reactions: May occur 20 minutes to 36 hours after a skin test or injection • Arm redness and swelling • Enlarged skin whealing (testing wheals greater than a half-dollar) • Hives Call our office immediately at (phone number) to speak with one of our nurses or medical providers. If you cannot reach us immediately, you may apply ice to your arm and take Benadryl or as instructed (can cause drowsiness) . Systemic Reactions (anaphylaxis, shock): Onset usually 15-20 minutes after a skin test or injection, but can occur up to 2 hours later • Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing or high pitched breathing sounds • Feeling of the throat closing • Persistent coughing • Tongue and lip swelling • Hives/generalized itching • Anxiety, confusion • Heart palpitations and chest pain • Skin flushing and warmth • Nausea and/or vomiting If these symptoms occur after you leave the office, please go to your nearest Emergency Room or call 911. You must wait at least 20-30 minutes in the office after receiving an allergy shot to monitor for any signs and symptoms of shock. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but absolutely NO exceptions. A medical provider must check you before you leave. This is for your safety. If you are receiving allergy shots, you will be given instructions and a prescription for an Epi-pen (adrenalin) to use in these emergency situations. You should also have Benadryl with you and at home in case of a reaction. Please remember that Benadryl can cause drowsiness. Call our office immediately if you have any questions. Do NOT exercise the day of testing and/or allergy shots since this can increase the risk of these reactions. AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit Patient Information-Allergy Skin Testing Considerations You have been scheduled for allergy skin testing. Please fill prescriptions and bring the epinephrine injection (Epi-pen) with you on the day of testing. If you do not have your epinephrine injection, this will cause delay in testing and you will have to reschedule for another time. Once testing begins, plan to be in our office for approximately 1.5 hours. If needed, we will provide you with a work/school excuse note. Attached is a sample list of medications that interfere with skin testing. If you are taking any of these medications, please call the office to speak with one of our healthcare providers or nurses for further instructions. • You must be off all anti-histamines

FAQs

Are these forms official AAOA forms?

These forms are intended as samples only and are not official AAOA forms. Guidance should follow practice attorney review and applicable state regulations.

What local symptoms may occur after an allergy skin test or injection?

Local reactions may occur 20 minutes to 36 hours after testing, including arm redness and swelling, enlarged skin wheals, and hives.

When should systemic reaction symptoms be treated as an emergency?

Systemic symptoms such as difficulty breathing, throat closure, persistent coughing, tongue/lip swelling, and anaphylaxis signs require urgent emergency action—go to the nearest Emergency Room or call 911.

Sep 16, 2026

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