FAQ<\/title>\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"styles.css\" \/>\n <style>\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n }\n .container {\n max-width: 800px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 20px;\n }\n .accordion {\n border: 1px solid #ddd;\n border-radius: 5px;\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n .accordion-item {\n border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\n }\n .accordion-item:first-child {\n border-top: none;\n }\n .accordion-title {\n font-size: 1.2em;\n font-weight: bold;\n margin: 0;\n }\n button {\n background: #f9f9f9;\n border: none;\n outline: none;\n width: 100%;\n padding: 15px;\n text-align: left;\n cursor: pointer;\n display: flex;\n justify-content: space-between;\n align-items: center;\n transition: background 0.3s ease;\n }\n button:hover {\n background: #f0f0f0;\n }\n .icon {\n transform: rotate(0deg);\n transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n }\n button[aria-expanded=\"true\"] .icon {\n transform: rotate(90deg);\n }\n .accordion-content {\n padding: 15px;\n background: #fff;\n display: none;\n }\n .accordion-content.open {\n display: block;\n }\n <\/style>\n <\/head>\n <body>\n <div class=\"container\">\n <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n <div class=\"accordion\">\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What should I expect during my visit?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n During your visit, you will discuss your concerns with Dr. Mishra. If indicated, testing such as skin prick testing may be performed. This helps develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What medications should I avoid before my appointment?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n Avoid long-lasting antihistamines (e.g., Reactine, Aerius, Claritin, Blexten, Rupall, Benadryl, Allegra) for 7 days before your appointment. Also, stop nasal sprays containing antihistamines, such as Dymista and Ryaltris, for 7 days prior to your appointment. Other medications such as steroid asthma puffers, topical steroids, and prednisone may be continued.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">How can I communicate with the clinic?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n You can email the clinic at info@mishraallergy.ca or call us at 519-778-9680.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What is the policy for appointments?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n All new patients require a referral from a healthcare practitioner in Ontario. Visits are by appointment only, and no walk-ins are accepted. Cancellation fees apply for missed appointments or those canceled with less than two business days\u2019 notice: $100 for new consultations and $100 for follow-ups. Virtual appointments are available when appropriate.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What is the health card policy?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n A valid OHIP card is required at each appointment. Expired or invalid cards will result in direct charges for the appointment.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What services are not covered by OHIP?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n Uninsured services, such as missed appointment fees, certain forms, and letters, are not covered by OHIP. This includes insurance forms for biologic treatments. Fees for these services are based on the 2025 edition of the OMA Physician’s Guide to Uninsured Services. Your insurance company may request a ‘drug special authorization request form’ be completed. The recommended fee for this form is $122.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">How do I get a referral?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n You must have a referral faxed to Dr. Mishra at 519-746-1982 by a healthcare practitioner in Ontario.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What are the requirements to continue prescriptions for self-injection medications?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n You must follow-up with Dr. Mishra twice yearly in order to continue receiving prescriptions for injections, including at minimum one visit in-person. \n <strong><em>Conversations with patient support programs do not<\/em><\/strong> constitute a visit with my office.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <script>\n document.querySelectorAll('.accordion-item button').forEach(button => {\n button.addEventListener('click', () => {\n const content = button.nextElementSibling;\n const isOpen = button.getAttribute('aria-expanded') === 'true';\n\n button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', !isOpen);\n content.classList.toggle('open');\n });\n });\n <\/script>\n <\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ Frequently Asked Questions What should I expect during my visit? ► During your visit, you will discuss your concerns with Dr. Mishra. If indicated, testing such as skin prick testing may be performed. This helps develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. What medications should I avoid before my appointment? ► Avoid […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-99","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/99","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=99"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/99\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=99"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

{"id":99,"date":"2025-01-08T19:59:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T19:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/?page_id=99"},"modified":"2025-01-09T01:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T01:07:28","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/?page_id=99","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n \n \n \n \n FAQ<\/title>\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"styles.css\" \/>\n <style>\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n }\n .container {\n max-width: 800px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 20px;\n }\n .accordion {\n border: 1px solid #ddd;\n border-radius: 5px;\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n .accordion-item {\n border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\n }\n .accordion-item:first-child {\n border-top: none;\n }\n .accordion-title {\n font-size: 1.2em;\n font-weight: bold;\n margin: 0;\n }\n button {\n background: #f9f9f9;\n border: none;\n outline: none;\n width: 100%;\n padding: 15px;\n text-align: left;\n cursor: pointer;\n display: flex;\n justify-content: space-between;\n align-items: center;\n transition: background 0.3s ease;\n }\n button:hover {\n background: #f0f0f0;\n }\n .icon {\n transform: rotate(0deg);\n transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n }\n button[aria-expanded=\"true\"] .icon {\n transform: rotate(90deg);\n }\n .accordion-content {\n padding: 15px;\n background: #fff;\n display: none;\n }\n .accordion-content.open {\n display: block;\n }\n <\/style>\n <\/head>\n <body>\n <div class=\"container\">\n <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n <div class=\"accordion\">\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What should I expect during my visit?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n During your visit, you will discuss your concerns with Dr. Mishra. If indicated, testing such as skin prick testing may be performed. This helps develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What medications should I avoid before my appointment?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n Avoid long-lasting antihistamines (e.g., Reactine, Aerius, Claritin, Blexten, Rupall, Benadryl, Allegra) for 7 days before your appointment. Also, stop nasal sprays containing antihistamines, such as Dymista and Ryaltris, for 7 days prior to your appointment. 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Cancellation fees apply for missed appointments or those canceled with less than two business days\u2019 notice: $100 for new consultations and $100 for follow-ups. Virtual appointments are available when appropriate.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What is the health card policy?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n A valid OHIP card is required at each appointment. 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The recommended fee for this form is $122.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">How do I get a referral?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n You must have a referral faxed to Dr. Mishra at 519-746-1982 by a healthcare practitioner in Ontario.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n <button id=\"accordion-button-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n <span class=\"accordion-title\">What are the requirements to continue prescriptions for self-injection medications?<\/span>\n <span class=\"icon\">►<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n <p>\n You must follow-up with Dr. Mishra twice yearly in order to continue receiving prescriptions for injections, including at minimum one visit in-person. \n <strong><em>Conversations with patient support programs do not<\/em><\/strong> constitute a visit with my office.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <script>\n document.querySelectorAll('.accordion-item button').forEach(button => {\n button.addEventListener('click', () => {\n const content = button.nextElementSibling;\n const isOpen = button.getAttribute('aria-expanded') === 'true';\n\n button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', !isOpen);\n content.classList.toggle('open');\n });\n });\n <\/script>\n <\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ Frequently Asked Questions What should I expect during my visit? ► During your visit, you will discuss your concerns with Dr. Mishra. 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What medications should I avoid before my appointment? ► Avoid […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-99","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/99","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=99"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/99\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mishraallergy.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=99"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}