Test Your Knowledge

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

1. Do my symptoms indicate allergic rhinitis?
   
   
2. What tests will you use to determine the cause of my symptoms?
   
   
3. What allergens are triggering my allergic rhinitis?
   
   
4. What type of allergic rhinitis do I have?
   
   
5. Does allergic rhinitis pose a danger to my overall health?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options?
   
   
7. Will I experience symptoms year-round or just at certain times of year?
   
   
8. Will I need to take medication every day or just at certain times?
   
   
9. How can I avoid the allergens that trigger my allergic rhinitis?
   
   
10. Are my children more likely to develop allergic rhinitis because I have the condition?