Allergy/Immunology — Immunotherapy Follow-up Template
The Immunotherapy Follow-up Template is designed for allergists monitoring patients on allergy immunotherapy. This template documents injection tolerance, symptom control, and treatment progression. Supports appropriate billing for immunotherapy supervision and includes sections for reaction documentation, dose advancement decisions, and efficacy assessment. Ideal for allergy practices administering subcutaneous or sublingual immunotherapy.
Template
Visit Information
Date: [Date]
Visit type: Immunotherapy follow-up / Injection visit / Annual review
Last physician visit: [Date]
Last injection: [Date]
Immunotherapy Status
Treatment Details
Type: SCIT (subcutaneous) / SLIT (sublingual)
Extract type: [Single allergen / Multi-allergen mix]
Allergens: [List]
Start date: [Date]
Current phase: Build-up / Maintenance
Duration on maintenance: [X] months (if applicable)
Current Dosing (SCIT)
| Vial | Concentration | Dose (mL) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Color/#] | [1:X] | [X] | [Weekly/biweekly/monthly] |
Next dose: [Volume, vial]
Time to maintenance: [X] weeks/already maintenance
Current Dosing (SLIT)
Medication: [Grastek/Ragwitek/Odactra/custom]
Dose: [Dosage unit]
Frequency: Daily
Duration on current dose: [X] months
Interval History
Symptom Control
Overall symptoms since last visit: Better / Same / Worse
Allergic Rhinitis:Nasal symptoms: None / Mild / Moderate / Severe
Ocular symptoms: None / Mild / Moderate / Severe
Control vs. same season last year: Better / Same / Worse
ACT Score: [X]/25
Rescue inhaler use: [X] times/week
Exacerbations: None / [X] — [Steroids, ED, hospitalization]
Current season symptoms: [Improved from baseline]
Peak season tolerance: [Assessment]
Medication Use
| Medication | Previous Use | Current Use | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Drug] | [Frequency] | [Frequency] | [Decreased/Same/Increased] |
Antihistamine use: Daily / PRN [X] times/week / Rarely / None
Nasal steroid use: Daily / PRN / Discontinued / None
Rescue medications: [Frequency]
Injection Tolerance (SCIT)
Local Reactions:Frequency: None / Occasional / Most injections
Size: <2 cm / 2-5 cm / >5 cm
Duration: [X] hours
Treatment needed: None / Ice / Antihistamine
[ ] None
[ ] Mild (distant urticaria, rhinitis)
[ ] Moderate (asthma symptoms, generalized urticaria)
[ ] Severe (anaphylaxis)
Details of reactions: [Date, symptoms, treatment, dose]
SLIT Tolerance
Local reactions: None / Oral itching / Mild swelling
Systemic reactions: None / [Description]
GI symptoms: None / [Description]
Compliance: Good / Fair / Poor
Days missed: [X] this month
Injection Record (SCIT)
Recent Injections
| Date | Vial | Dose | Site | Local Rxn | Systemic Rxn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [X] | [X] | [X] mL | [L/R deltoid] | [Size] | [None/describe] |
| [X] | [X] | [X] mL | [Site] | [Size] | [None/describe] |
Observation Period Compliance
30-minute wait completed: Yes / No — [If no, reason]
Physical Examination
Vital Signs (Pre-injection)
BP: [X/X]
HR: [X]
Peak flow (if asthmatic): [X] L/min — [X]% personal best
Focused Exam
Injection sites: Normal / [Induration, nodules]
Nasal: [Normal / Pale-boggy / Clear — indicating control]
Lungs: Clear / [Wheezes — hold injection if active asthma]
Current Health Status
Active illness: No / Yes — [Type — may need to hold]
Asthma flare: No / Yes — [Hold if uncontrolled]
New medications: No / Yes — [Especially beta-blockers]
Pregnancy: N/A / No / Yes
Assessment
1) Allergic rhinitis/asthma on immunotherapy
- Phase: [Build-up/Maintenance]
- Duration: [X months/years]
- Response: [Excellent/good/partial/minimal/none]
2) Injection tolerance: Good / Fair / Poor
- Local reactions: [Assessment]
- Systemic reactions: [None/rare/frequent]
3) Overall efficacy assessment:
- Symptom reduction: [X]% estimated
- Medication reduction: [Significant/moderate/minimal/none]
Plan
Today's Injection (SCIT)
[ ] Administered as scheduled
- Vial: [X]
- Dose: [X] mL
- Site: [L/R deltoid/thigh]
- Lot: [X]
- Expiration: [X]
- Administered by: [Name]
[ ] Dose held — Reason: [Illness, reaction, asthma, beta-blocker]
[ ] Dose reduced — Reason: [Large local, systemic reaction]
- New dose: [X] mL
[ ] Dose advanced per schedule
Dose Adjustment Decision
[ ] Continue current schedule
[ ] Advance to next dose: [X] mL
[ ] Repeat current dose — Reason: [Large local, missed dose]
[ ] Reduce dose — Reason: [Reaction, seasonal adjustment]
[ ] Switch to maintenance interval
[ ] Seasonal dose reduction protocol
[ ] Hold pending physician evaluation
SLIT Management
[ ] Continue as prescribed
[ ] Dose adjustment: [Details]
[ ] Address compliance: [Issues]
[ ] Refill prescription: [X tablets]
Premedication
[ ] None needed
[ ] Antihistamine pre-treatment: [Drug, timing]
[ ] Dose splitting: [Protocol]
Reaction Management (if reaction today)
Local reaction:
- [ ] Ice applied
- [ ] Antihistamine given: [Drug]
- [ ] Extended observation
Systemic reaction:
- [ ] Epinephrine [Dose, route, time]
- [ ] Antihistamine [Drug, dose]
- [ ] Steroid [Drug, dose]
- [ ] Bronchodilator [Drug]
- [ ] 911/EMS called
- [ ] Extended observation [X] hours
- [ ] Transferred to ED
Efficacy Optimization
[ ] No changes to concurrent medications
[ ] Add/adjust: [Medication]
[ ] Nasal steroid: [Continue/add/stop]
[ ] Antihistamine: [Continue/add/stop]
[ ] Asthma controller: [Continue/add/adjust]
Duration Assessment
Time on maintenance: [X] months/years
Target duration: [3-5 years]
Continue immunotherapy: Yes / Discuss discontinuation
Patient Education
- Reaction recognition and reporting
- Importance of 30-minute observation
- When to reschedule (illness, asthma flare)
- Epinephrine auto-injector use (if has one)
- Efficacy expectations
Follow-up
Next Injection
Date: [X]
Expected dose: [X] mL from [Vial]
Physician Visit
Next scheduled: [Date]
Purpose: [Annual review, efficacy assessment, end of treatment discussion]
Monitoring
[ ] Peak flow before injections (if asthmatic)
[ ] Symptom diary
[ ] Medication use log
When to Contact Office
- Large local reaction (>palm size, >24 hours)
- Systemic symptoms
- Missed doses
- New medications (especially beta-blockers)
- Pregnancy
Injection Administration Documentation
Injection administered: Yes / No
Time: [X:XX]
Observed until: [X:XX] (minimum 30 minutes)
Condition at discharge: [Stable, no reaction / Reaction resolved]
Patient departed: [X:XX]
Administered by: [Name, credentials]
Supervising physician: [Name]
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