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Ten important questions to ask your doctor about allergies

Newly diagnosed with allergies

WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD

   1. What am I allergic to?

   2. What are my treatment options?

   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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Reviewed on June 19, 2008
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