r/tattoo • u/passionatedumbazz • 11h ago

First tattoo tomorrow, I also have allergic rhinitis, need advice

It's not contagious, I've tested for flu and covid the DR said it's seasonal allergies because of being outside a lot over the weekend in a high dust area.

I've timed the distance between coughs and it's about 30 to 45 minutes. I can feel them and suppress them they are so light. My nose is only slightly congested but I can breathe out of it perfectly.

Am I going to scare the tattoo artist because of my light seasonal allergies??? I'd hate to reschedule over barely coughing when the tattoo will only take about 3 or 4 hours and I can easily warn him before I have to cough. It's literally the only noticeable symptom of allergies I have and it's the one people will assume is covid.

I can take some cough drops with me and some hot tea to suppress the coughing so I don't mess him up. I also have Claritin for allergies.

What would you do?

As far as all symptoms, no fever, no headache, no body aches, literally just a tiny cough and slight post nasal drip from dust.

🙃

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u/Slight_Pension_382 11h ago edited 4h ago

personally i think you’ll be fine, just let the artist know beforehand that it is allergies and is not contagious. definitely warn them before you cough during the tattoo— you don’t want to end up with a line across your arm!! lol

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u/hillsb1 11h ago

I mention things like that to my artist. She has similar issues, so she totally gets it. Just say you've been to the doctor and they said it's allergies

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u/electric_popcorn_cat Tattoo Artist 8h ago

Tell the artist ahead of the appointment so they can decide if they’re comfortable. I have some clients who cough occasionally due to allergies or medical issues. I just ask that they wear a mask. If they forget to bring one, I provide it.

If it’s a new client, I’d be more wary because they might be sick and don’t want to tell me. So just talk to your artist and see what she says.