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Indoor Allergens

- Summary
- About indoor allergens
- Types and differences
- Tips for controlling
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Marc J. Sicklick, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI
Norman Klein, M.D., FAAAAI

Questions for your doctor

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions about indoor allergens:

  1. Do my symptoms suggest indoor allergies?

  2. What tests will you use to determine if I suffer from indoor allergies?

  3. What may be causing my indoor allergies?

  4. What are my treatment options?

  5. What steps can I take to reduce the amount of indoor allergens in my home?

  6. What steps can I take to reduce the amount of indoor allergens in my office?

  7. Will my symptoms be consistent or vary based on the time of year?

  8. Are my children likely to have indoor allergies as well?

  9. Would I benefit from the use of a HEPA filter?

  10. Would I benefit from the use of a dehumidifier?

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Review Date: 07-31-2007
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