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Going to see the doctor? Even the best physician can't give you the right answers if you're not asking the right questions. Our simple, structured, and easy to read "Questions to Ask Your Doctor" section helps put you in control of your healthcare.

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Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about allergies so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.

1. Could my allergic symptoms be caused by an underlying medical condition?

2. Do I have any medical reasons for limiting my use of over-the-counter anti-allergy medication?

3. 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?

4. How long will it take for my treatment to work? How do you plan to monitor my treatment to see if it's working?

5. What steps can I take to keep my home allergen-free?

6. Is my condition potentially dangerous? Under what circumstances should I seek professional medical care after an allergic reaction?

7. Will my allergies ever change on their own?

8. What are the chances that my children will also have allergies?

9. Do I have a type of allergy that can be helped with allergy shots? How can I find out?

10. How do allergy shots work, and how many do I have to take for them to work?

11. If I take allergy shots, could I have a bad reaction to them?

12. After I start taking allergy shots, how long does it take before I feel better?