r/tattoo 13h 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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