Preparing questions in advance can help parents to have more meaningful discussions with their child's physicians. Parents may wish to ask their child's doctor the following questions about food allergies and children:

1. Do my child’s symptoms suggest a food allergy?
   
   
2. What tests will you use to determine if my child has food allergies?
   
   
3. What types of foods should my child avoid?
   
   
4. Are there any treatments available that will allow my child to eat a food allergen safely?
   
   
5. What should I do in the event my child accidentally consumes a problem food?
   
   
6. Will my child ever outgrow the food allergy? How will we know if this has happened?
   
   
7. What steps should I take to ensure my child's safety at daycare/school?
   
   
8. Can I prevent my other children from developing allergies?
   
   
9. Will I have to alter my child's diet to make up for lost nutrients?
   
   
10. Are my children more likely to develop food allergies because I have them?