Talking to Your Doctor about Allergies
Got an appointment with your doctor or considering making one? Whether you have a new allergy concern or you’ve had allergies for some time, one thing is key for a successful visit: information.
To figure out what the problem is and to create a treatment plan that works for you, your doctor needs information—from you. This Healthy Advice—Get the Talk Started guide for allergies can help.
Print out this page and jot down the answers to the questions. Then bring it with you when you go for your next doctor’s appointment and share with your doctor. It could help you make the most of your visit.
- My symptoms are:
- runny, stuffy or itchy nose
- sneezing
- watery, itchy eyes
- facial pain
- coughing
- scratchy throat
- I have these symptoms:
- at home
- at work
- outside
- during certain season(s)
- all year
- My symptoms keep me from doing ____________________.
- I have tried these medicines ____________________.
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