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By Mayo Clinic staffBe prepared for a physical exam that focuses on your head (including eyes, nose and ears) and neck. Your doctor may also ask you questions about:
- Your symptoms — what they include, when they occur and what triggers them
- What medications you've tried for your symptoms, and whether they helped
- Health conditions and prior surgeries
- Workplace exposure to fumes or other airborne irritants