Allergic rhinitis - what to ask your doctor - adultDefinitionAllergies to pollen, dust mites, and animal dander in the nose and nasal passages are called allergic rhinitis. Hay fever is another word often used for this problem. Symptoms are usually a watery, runny nose and itching in your nose. Allergies can also bother your eyes. Below are questions you may want to ask your health care provider to help you take care of your allergies. Alternative NamesWhat to ask your doctor about allergic rhinitis - adult; Hay fever - what to ask your doctor - adult; Allergies - what to ask your doctor - adult; Allergic conjunctivitis - what to ask your doctor QuestionsWhat am I allergic to?
Do I need allergy tests? What sort of changes should I make around my home?
How do I find out when smog or pollution is worse in my area? Am I taking my allergy medicines the right way?
If I also have asthma:
Do I need allergy shots? What vaccinations do I need? What sort of changes do I need to make at work? What exercises are better for me to do? Are there times when I should avoid exercising outside? Are there things that I can do for my allergies before I start exercising? What should I do when I know I'm going to be around something that makes my allergies worse? ReferencesBorish L. Allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 251. Corren J, Baroody FM, Pawankar R. Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis. In: Adkinson NF Jr., Bochner BS, Burks AW, et al, eds. In: Middleton's Allergy: Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2014:chap 42.
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