Think you may suffer from allergies? Your healthcare professional can help you determine whether you do have allergies, what allergens trigger them, and whether over-the-counter or prescription medications, if any, are appropriate. Some questions to ask your doctor could include:
- What are the treatment choices for my allergies?
- Would allergy shots be helpful in my case?
- How can I prevent or minimize my exposure to allergens?
- How can I tell whether my children have allergies, too, or if they will develop them?
- What can I do to prevent my child from developing allergies and asthma?
- Will my medications make me sleepy or cause other side effects?
- Will my medications react with other drugs I’m taking?
- How much medication should I take, and how often?
- When should I stop taking medication?
- Are there other symptoms of allergies I should look for?
