The Virtual Allergist™

AAAAI’s The Virtual Allergist™ can give you valuable information about your allergy and asthma symptoms, and a visit to an allergist may bring relief. To get started, find the area on the illustration where you are experiencing symptoms.

Step One

Choose A Body Area:

Eyes

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Itchy eyes

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to itchy eyes:

• Allergic conjunctivitis

Red eyes

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to red eyes:

• Allergic conjunctivitis

Nose

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Nasal congestion

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to nasal congestion:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Sinusitis

Post-nasal drainage

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to post-nasal drainage:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Sinusitis

Runny nose

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to runny nose:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Sinusitis

Sneezing

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to sneezing:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Sinusitis

Throat

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Swollen throat

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to swollen throat:

• Anaphylaxis
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions

Lungs/chest

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Cough

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to cough:

• Asthma
• Chronic cough
• Sinusitis

Shortness of breath

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to shortness of breath:

• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions

Trouble breathing

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to trouble breathing:

• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions

Wheezing

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to wheezing:

• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions

Stomach

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Upset stomach/nausea

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to upset stomach/nausea:

• Food allergy
• Anaphylaxis

Vomiting/diarrhea

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to vomiting/diarrhea:

• Anaphylaxis

Skin

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Hives

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to hives:

• Anaphylaxis
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions
• Urticaria

Itch

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to itch:

• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Urticaria

Rash

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to rash:

• Anaphylaxis
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions
• Urticaria

Swelling

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to swelling:

• Anaphylaxis
• Angioedema
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions

Other

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Drug reactions

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to drug reactions:

• Anaphylaxis
• Angioedema
• Urticaria

Frequent infections

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to frequent infections:

• Immunodeficiency

Problems with exercise

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to problems with exercise:

• Asthma
• Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

Stinging insect reactions

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to stinging insect reactions:

• Anaphylaxis
• Angioedema
• Stinging insect allergy
• Urticaria