When Should You See A Doctor About Your Allergies ~

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If your an allergy sufferer like I am, and what to know when you should go see your GP/Doctor to get checked up.. then here’s some tips for you to analyze before you see them.  I know when it seasons change, especially spring time, my allergy kicks in, but if I can get meds before it starts its not really that bad, but the other thing I suffer as well is that I am allergic to Cats hair and now recently just found out that I am also allergic to Dog’s hair??!?!?  WTF… I never was that bad, but on our mini vacation last week, we went to spend time with my in-laws they have a lovely dog Chester, when I walked in her house, I was okay until maybe 15 mins.. I started to sneeze alot and coughing my head off! I didn’t understand when on our way there, I was fine!!

I finally had to succumb that my allergic reaction was to the dog, as Mum never opens her windows in the living room at all to get some fresh air in.. *sighs* So, I had to get some benadryl to help me with it, and I had to take them before I went to sleep and when I woke up in the morning.  So here goes:

Before your appointment, make a list of your symptoms, including when you experience them and when you don’t as well as what works to relieve them and what doesn’t.

– at your appointment your doctor will ask you:

1 – Ask about your symptoms, medical history, and any family history of allergies or asthma

2 – Ask about medications you’re taking

3 – Check your nose, eyes, ears, and throat

4 – Check your lungs by listening to your breathing

5 – Check your skin for rashes

If you and your doctor suspect seasonal allergies or allergic asthma is at work, you may choose to try over-the-counter or prescription medications to relieve your symptoms. Your doctor may also suggest allergy testing to gather more information or may refer you to a specialist (allergist/immunologist).  Click on this link – REAL AGE and take a test online and thanks to them for this helpful list! GOOD LUCK!! 🙂