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How do you ask about allergies and medications in Spanish

Key Emergency Phrases for Medical Care in Spanish: How do you ask about allergies and medications in Spanish

To ask about allergies in Spanish, you can use the question:

  • “¿Tiene alguna alergia?” (Do you have any allergy?)
  • “¿Es alérgico(a) a algo?” (Are you allergic to anything?)

To say that you are allergic to something, use:

  • “Soy alérgico(a) a…” followed by the allergen, for example, “Soy alérgico al polen” (I am allergic to pollen).

To ask about medication allergies specifically, you can say:

  • “¿Es alérgico(a) a algún medicamento?” (Are you allergic to any medication?)
  • “¿Tiene alergias a algún medicamento?” (Do you have allergies to any medication?)

For asking about medications in general, you might use phrases like:

  • “¿Qué medicamentos toma?” (What medications do you take?)
  • “¿Toma usted algún medicamento actualmente?” (Are you currently taking any medication?)

Additionally, to ask about allergies or reactions to food or substances, some examples are:

  • “¿Este plato lleva huevos?” (Does this dish contain eggs?)
  • “No puedo comer cacahuetes.” (I cannot eat peanuts.)
  • “Soy alérgico(a) a la soja.” (I am allergic to soy.)

These phrases will help inquire about allergies and medications clearly in Spanish contexts.

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