Are You Allergic? A Quiz (Yes or No)

Dr Abe V Rotor

Simply add up the number of points that apply to each question to which you answer YES.

1. Do you have hay fever symptoms such as sneezing, watery nasal drainage, and nasal itchiness? (4 pts)

2. Do you have chronic nasal congestion, postnasal drip, or both? (3 pts)

3. Do you have sinus problems – frequent “colds” or headaches? (2 pts)

4. Do your eyes itch, water, get red, or swell? (4 pts)

5. Do you have asthma (wheezing), a tight chest, or a chronic cough? (1 pt)

6. Do you have skin problems such as eczema, hives, or itching? (2 pts)

7. Do you have indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation? (1 pt)

8. Do you have chronic fatigue or tiredness? (4 pts)

9. Are your symptoms seasonal only – or worse seasonally? (4 pts)

10. Do your symptoms change when you go indoors or outdoors? (3 pts)

11. Are your symptoms worse in parks or grassy areas? (4 pts)

12. Are your symptoms worse in the bedroom, after going to bed, or in the morning when you get up? (2pts)

1. 13.Are your symptoms worse when you come into contact with dust when vacuuming or cleaning around thick carpeting, heavy drapes, and so on? (4 pts)

13. Are your symptoms worse around animals? (2 pts)

14. Do you have any blood relatives with allergies: one or both parents, brothers or sisters, or children? (6 pts)

SCORES (Are you allergic?)

If you scored less than 7, it’s unlikely you have allergies.

If you scored between 8 and 12, it’s possible you have allergies.

If you scored between 13 to 30, it’s probable you have allergies.

If you scored more than 31, it’s very unlikely you have allergies

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