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 mold and mildew:

1. Do my symptoms indicate a mold allergy?
   
   
2. What methods will you use to determine if I am allergic to mold?
   
   
3. What treatment options are available to me?
   
   
4. In what places am I most likely to come into contact with mold?
   
   
5. How can I reduce levels of mold in my home?
   
   
6. How can I reduce my level of contact with mold when outdoors?
   
   
7. Where can I find the daily mold levels for our area?
   
   
8. Will my symptoms worsen at certain times of year or will they remain the same year-round?
   
   
9. Does this condition pose a danger to my overall health?
   
   
10. Should I be concerned about toxic mold syndrome?
    
    
11. Would I benefit from the use of a dehumidifier?
    
    
12. Are my children likely to develop mold allergies as well?