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QUESTIONS TO ASK
Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about allergies so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.
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Could my allergic symptoms be caused by an underlying medical condition?
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Do I have any medical reasons for limiting my use of over-the-counter anti-allergy medication?
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What are the side effects of any medications or treatments you are recommending? Will the medications interact with any other medications I'm currently taking?
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How long will it take for my treatment to work? How do you plan to monitor my treatment to see if it's working?
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What steps can I take to keep my home allergen-free?
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Is my condition potentially dangerous? Under what circumstances should I seek professional medical care after an allergic reaction?
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Will my allergies ever change on their own?
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What are the chances that my children will also have allergies?
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Do I have a type of allergy that can be helped with allergy shots? How can I find out?
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How do allergy shots work, and how many do I have to take for them to work?
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If I take allergy shots, could I have a bad reaction to them?
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After I start taking allergy shots, how long does it take before I feel better?
