Could
you have allergies? Answer the following questions and find
out!
1.
At least one month of each year I have stuffy nose, runny
nose, post-nasal drip or nasal itching.
yes
no
2.
I experience itchy irritated eyes that are watery or
dry, eye redness, and swelling of the eyelids on occasion.
yes
no
3.
Much of the time my nose or ears feel plugged but I don't
have a cold.
yes
no
4.
I sometimes have a green/yellow nasal mucous.
yes
no
5.
Snoring has become a problem for me, and I often feel
my nose is blocked at night.
yes
no
6.
I have missed school or work because of allergies, sinus
problems, or trouble with breathing.
yes
no
7.
I have had surgery to correct a sinus problem, deviated
septum, or to place ear tubes.
yes
no
8.
I have taken antibiotics several times for sinus, ear,
or chest infections in the past year.
yes
no
9.
I feel like I avoid some activities I used to enjoy because
of allergy symptoms.
yes
no
If
you answer "YES" to more than 5 of these questions,
you may suffer from allergies. Allergy problems don't have
to slow you down. The next step you may want to consider is
talking to your family doctor about the problem or see an allergy
specialist who can evaluate your case thoroughly and develop
a workable treatment plan. We would be pleased to see you at
the Allergy Institute® and help you get back on the road to
a full, enjoyable life!
Please
contact our offices and make an appointment for a complete
medical examination and assessment.
