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 regarding outdoor allergens:

1. Do my symptoms indicate outdoor allergies?
   
   
2. What tests will you use to determine if I suffer from outdoor allergies?
   
   
3. What allergens may be triggering my symptoms?
   
   
4. What treatment options are available to me? How effective are they?
   
   
5. Am I a candidate for allergy shots?
   
   
6. What steps can I take to minimize exposure to outdoor allergens?
   
   
7. Will I experience symptoms year-round or only during certain seasons?
   
   
8. Where can I find the pollen and mold report for our area?
   
   
9. Will the weather affect my allergies?
   
   
10. Are my children likely to have outdoor allergies as well?