Before Seeing Your Doctor

To get the most out of your doctor visit, be prepared. Most doctors are very busy, so to make the most of your time together, think about the questions you have, and the information your doctor may need from you in advance.

Whether this is your first visit or a regular checkup, be ready to discuss your nasal allergies and overall health. For example, make a list of the nasal allergy symptoms you're experiencing and what triggers them (if you know), the types and dosages of prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take for your nasal allergies and other conditions, and any changes to your medical history since your last visit.

Questions to ask about your allergies

1. What substances (allergens) are causing my allergy symptoms?
2. How can I avoid or reduce allergen exposure?
3. What are the signs that my symptoms are worsening?
4. Is there any risk in not treating allergy symptoms?
5. How can I help prevent my nasal allergy symptoms from getting worse as allergy season progresses?

Good to Know

Your doctor or allergist can be an excellent source of information about your allergy symptoms and treatment options. Asking good questions and recording the responses can help you gain the most benefit from your doctor's expertise, and enable you to follow recommendations as closely as possible.

Use this page as a starting point for a list of questions to ask your doctor. Check the boxes for the questions you want to ask, then print this form and take it with you to your appointment. Write your doctor's responses or any notes from the appointment in the Notes sections provided or on a separate sheet.

 

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