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IS IT ALLERGIES OR OTHER NASAL AILMENTS?
Take this simple quiz. While it is not a diagnosis quiz, it will aid you in determining when it's time to call the doctor for further evaluation and treatment. This does not claim to be a know-all quiz and review. As with anything, always consult your physician if you are unsure.
For more information, the following web site is helpful:
www.planetrx.com/ecenter/allergy/abc/04_symptoms.html.
QUIZ
- What are allergies?
- What describes the common cold?
- What is sinusitis?
- Do you suffer from any or all of the following symptoms?
- constant sneezing
- sneezing 5 or more times in a row
- itchy eyes
- an itchy throat
- itchy ears
- chronic throat clearing
- dark circles under the eyes
- thin, clear nasal discharge, especially upon waking up
- watery and/or puffy eyes
- What do the following symptoms describe: very thick mucus, a cough, sore throat, watery eyes and/or a fever?
- How long can the average common cold last?
- What are 3 common signs of sinusitis?
ANSWERS
- Allergies are often tied to a particular season or place. The most common season for allergies is spring or summer. Allergies can last for any length of time, depending on the allergy. Allergies usually develop in adulthood. Hay fever (also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis) falls within this category. Hay fever can last several weeks to months and in some areas year-round, especially if a particular tree blooms year-round that bothers you. Many people suffer from indoor allergens, such as dust and dust mites, and these sensitivities can persist year-round.
- The common cold comes and goes, usually only remaining for 5 to 7 days at most. The more severe a cold, the longer it will last. The symptoms can be similar to allergies, but are more severe in nature.
- Sinusitis is a condition that closely mimics allergy symptoms. Sinusitis occurs when a person's sinus mucus membranes become inflamed and don't drain well. The result is because of an infection, constant allergies, or even structural problems of the nose. Sinusitis will hang around for weeks or maybe even months.
- Major symptoms of allergies
- Common cold
- 5 to 7 days generally
- Major symptoms of sinusitis include: a cough, gray or green color nasal discharge, fever, headache, face and/or tooth pain, bad breath, and the loss of the senses of smell and taste due to the chronic congestion).
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