Resources
Patient Resources
Everything you need to know before, during, and after your evaluation at the Cough Care Center of San Antonio.
Before Your Visit
Prepare for Your Appointment
Prepare for Your Appointment
If you have nasal symptoms, you should expect skin testing for allergies to be a part of your recommended evaluation.
*To skin test you will need to be off all antihistamines for 1 week.
Stop 1 week before: Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, Xyzal etc.
OK to continue: Nasal steroids (Flonase, Nasonex, Nasacort) — but not nasal antihistamines (Azelastine, Astepro, Ryaltris, Dymista).
Bring Your Inhalers
If you were given any inhalers for your cough, please bring them to the appointment. Avoid using them on the day of your visit unless you experience moderate asthma symptoms before arriving. *If you have a "spacer" for your inhaler, please bring this as well.
Gather Important Information
Go to AlamoAllergy.com and download all 6 required documents (Office Forms) for "new" patients. Fill in the details carefully and bring them to your appointment. If you do not have a home printer, arrive 20 minutes before your appointment to complete the forms in-office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding Your Cough
Common Causes of Chronic Cough
Post-Nasal Drip
Mucus produced in the nasal cavity is swept back into the throat by microscopic hair cells called Cilia. Excessive mucus production can be caused by Nasal Allergy (Allergic Rhinitis), Irritant Sensitivity (Non-allergic Rhinitis) and Chronic Sinusitis.
Cough-Variant Asthma
Mild asthma does not always wheeze and can cause a cough (Cough-variant Asthma). If breathing tests are not performed, this problem will typically go undiagnosed.
Silent Acid Reflux
Acid reflux can cause a chronic cough (Silent Reflux). If this issue is not identified, treatment of all other contributing factors will typically fail to improve the cough.
Have More Questions?
Our team is happy to answer any questions before your first visit. Reach out to Alamo Allergy to get started.