In the 'Symptoms - Allergy' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about hay fever:
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Do you suffer from hay fever / allergic rhinitis?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Never had it / don't know" |
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"Probably had it/minor episode(s) now resolved" |
History of hay fever |
A risk factor |
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"Major episode(s) now resolved" |
History of hay fever |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor problem" |
Hay fever |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current major problem" |
Hay fever |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
Inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes that is caused by specific allergen(s). It is an allergy characterized by sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, a runny or stuffy nose, coughing and a burning/scratchy sensation of the palate and throat.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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