Do I Have A Pollen Allergy?

Do your symptoms appear at specific times of the year such as during spring, summer and/or early fall?

Do you have runny nose with thin, watery nasal discharge?

Do you have postnasal drip (postnasal drip is when the mucus runs down the back of your nose to your throat)?

Do you have watery, itchy, red eyes?

Do you have swollen, blue-colored skin under the eyes like dark circles?

Do you have a nasal congestion?

Do you have an itchy nose or a sore, scratchy throat?

Are you sneezing frequently during the day and more often when you are outside?

Do you have dry cough during the day or night?

Do you feel tired or fatigued without any obvious reason?

Do you have difficulty breathing?

Do your symptoms persist for days or weeks?

Do your symptoms start immediately after being outdoors or after being outdoors for a few hours?

Does anyone in your close family have pollen allergy?

Based on your answers, it doesn't seem that you have an allergy. However, if you are still concerned, it is best to consult your doctor or your allergist.

Based on your answers, you may have an allergy. However, it may not be a pollen allergy. In this case it is best to consult your doctor or your allergist. Your allergist will perform numerous tests to find out what kind of allergy you have and how best to treat it.

Your symptoms indicate that you probably have a pollen allergy. Unfortunately, pollen allergy cannot be cured, but the unpleasant symptoms it causes can be successfully alleviated if they are treated correctly. Schedule a visit with your allergist before the beginning of the pollen allergy season so that they may advise you on how best to treat your condition.