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

1. Do my symptoms indicate a latex allergy?
   
   
2. What methods will you use to determine if I am allergic to latex?
   
   
3. What may have caused me to develop this allergy?
   
   
4. What are my treatment options? How effective are they?
   
   
5. Does this allergy pose a danger to my overall health?
   
   
6. How can I avoid coming into contact with latex? What types of products commonly have latex in them?
   
   
7. What should I do if I accidentally come into contact with latex?
   
   
8. Are medical procedures dangerous to me if I have a latex allergy? What precautions do I need to take?
   
   
9. I have heard about cross reactivity. Should I be avoiding certain foods?
   
   
10. Are my children likely to develop latex allergies as well?
    
    
11. I work in the healthcare field. What steps can I take to prevent latex allergies?