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

1. Do my symptoms suggest that I am allergic to ragweed?
   
   
2. What methods will you use to determine if I am allergic to ragweed?
   
   
3. Does this condition pose any danger to my overall health?
   
   
4. What treatments are available to me?
   
   
5. Will I experience symptoms year-round, or just at certain times of year?
   
   
6. What steps can I take to avoid exposure to ragweed pollen?
   
   
7. Where can I find the local pollen counts?
   
   
8. Are my children more likely to develop ragweed allergy because I have the condition?
   
   
9. Are there certain plants that I should not plant in my garden?
   
   
10. What changes should I make in my diet in order to avoid cross-reaction?