Allergic Reaction
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think you have hay fever symptoms?
See significance of hay fever symptoms if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have hay fever symptoms that have not gotten better after 2 weeks of home treatment? Hay fever symptoms can include:
- Itchy, watery eyes.
- Sneezing.
- Runny, stuffy, or itchy nose.
- Temporary loss of smell.
- Headache and fatigue.
- Dark circles under the eyes.
- Mucus draining from the nose down the back of the throat (postnasal drip).
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: July 11, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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