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Be Well-Prepared for Your Next Pharmacy Visit
by François-Xavier Maher, pharmacist/pharmacien
2011-08-01
By providing accurate information, you help your pharmacist offer you the best allergy treatment for your situation. Here are some examples of things to note before consulting your pharmacist:
- Is this your first allergic reaction?
- If not, have you already used anti-allergy medication in the past? Was it effective?
- When did you first experience symptoms?
- What are the exact symptoms?
- Do you suffer from eye symptoms?
- Do you suffer from nasal congestion?
- Have you noticed any skin rashes anywhere on your body?
- At what time of day do the symptoms appear?
- Have you noticed any aggravating circumstances?
- Do you have any pets?
- Did you do anything unusual?
- Have you been in contact with a type of plant to which you are not normally exposed?
Please also provide any pertinent information concerning your general medical condition (e.g. whether you are pregnant, breast feeding or have any particular health problem). Have your medical or drug record to hand so that your pharmacist does not recommend using a product that may interact with any regular medication you are taking.
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and are based on his/her knowledge and experience. They do not necessarily represent the views of the manufacturer.
If you think you are experiencing allergy symptoms, please consult your healthcare professional for a formal diagnosis.
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by 2011-08-01
By providing accurate information, you help your pharmacist offer you the best allergy treatment for your situation. Here are some examples of things to note before consulting your pharmacist:
- Is this your first allergic reaction?
- If not, have you already used anti-allergy medication in the past? Was it effective?
- When did you first experience symptoms?
- What are the exact symptoms?
- Do you suffer from eye symptoms?
- Do you suffer from nasal congestion?
- Have you noticed any skin rashes anywhere on your body?
- At what time of day do the symptoms appear?
- Have you noticed any aggravating circumstances?
- Do you have any pets?
- Did you do anything unusual?
- Have you been in contact with a type of plant to which you are not normally exposed?
Please also provide any pertinent information concerning your general medical condition (e.g. whether you are pregnant, breast feeding or have any particular health problem). Have your medical or drug record to hand so that your pharmacist does not recommend using a product that may interact with any regular medication you are taking.
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and are based on his/her knowledge and experience. They do not necessarily represent the views of the manufacturer.
If you think you are experiencing allergy symptoms, please consult your healthcare professional for a formal diagnosis.