Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about additive sensitivity:

1. Do my symptoms indicate additive sensitivity or a food allergy?
   
   
2. What methods will you use to determine the substance causing my symptoms?
   
   
3. Does my sensitivity to certain additives pose a danger to my overall health?
   
   
4. Are there medications available to treat my symptoms? If so, how effective are they?
   
   
5. What foods commonly contain the additive causing my symptoms?
   
   
6. Is it safe to eat the problem additive in small amounts or must I avoid it completely?
   
   
7. What terms should I look for when reading ingredient labels?
   
   
8. What should I do if I accidentally ingest a large amount of the additive?
   
   
9. Are my children more likely to have additive sensitivity because I have the condition?