Preparing for your appointmentBy Mayo Clinic staff You're likely
to start by seeing your family doctor. He or she might refer you
to a doctor who specializes in infectious diseases. Depending on
your symptoms and the severity of your infection, you may also
see other doctors, such as a lung specialist (pulmonologist) or
a heart specialist (cardiologist). What you can do - Write down
any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem
unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment.
- Write down key personal information, including any possible
exposure to areas with numerous birds or bats. - Make a list of
all medications, vitamins and supplements that you're taking. -
Write down questions to ask your doctor. Your time with your
doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions can help you
make the most of your time together. List your questions from
most important to least important in case time runs out. For
histoplasmosis, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
- What'