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Ten Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Allergies
Newly Diagnosed With Allergies
1. What am I allergic to?
2. What are my treatment options?
Q: Atlanta is beautiful in the spring, but my allergies are so bad! Will moving to the desert make them go away? A: Ragweed and grass pollens are triggers that are difficult to avoid almost everywhere in the continental United States during the spring and summer. Although much of Arizona and New Mexico is arid, most people in the cities, suburbs, and small towns grow grass for lawns. Plus, the land has been disturbed by construction and landscaping, so weeds are widespread. Las Vegas, Tucson,...
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3. Will I need to take prescription drugs? If so, for how long?
4. Are there any supplements or over-the-counter drugs that I should or shouldn't take?
5. Are their injections which could help me? If so, how often and for how long will I need to get them?
6. Should I carry an adrenaline injector pen with me?
7. Should I wear a MedicAlert bracelet or necklace?
8. What steps can I take to allergy-proof my home?
9. I don't want to get rid of my pet, but I'm allergic. What can I do?
10. Are there any clinical trials I could participate in?
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