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
• Mold allergy
• Pet allergy

Red eyes

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to red eyes:

• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Mold allergy
• Pet allergy

Nose

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Nasal congestion

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to nasal congestion:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD)
• Mold allergy
• Pet allergy
• Sinusitis

Post-nasal drainage

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to post-nasal drainage:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Mold allergy
• Pet allergy
• Sinusitis

Runny nose

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to runny nose:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Mold allergy
• Pet allergy
• Sinusitis

Sneezing

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to sneezing:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Mold allergy
• Pet allergy
• Sinusitis

Throat

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Difficulty swallowing

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to difficulty swallowing:

• Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Hoarseness

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to hoarseness:

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) or Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM)

Sore throat

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to sore throat:

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Rhinitis (Hay Fever)

Swollen throat

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to swollen throat:

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

Lungs/chest

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Cough

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to cough:

• Asthma
• Chronic cough
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
• Sinusitis

Shortness of breath

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to shortness of breath:

• Anaphylaxis
• Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD)
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions
• Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) or Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM)

Trouble breathing

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to trouble breathing:

• Anaphylaxis
• Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD)
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions
• Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) or Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM)

Wheezing

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to wheezing:

• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Stinging insect reactions

Stomach

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Difficulty swallowing

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to difficulty swallowing:

• Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

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
• Food allergy
• Food intolerance
• Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)

Skin

Step Two

Select A Symptom:

Hives

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to hives:

• Anaphylaxis
• Drug reactions
• Food allergy
• Hives (urticaria)
• Stinging insect reactions

Itch

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to itch:

• Contact dermatitis
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Hives (urticaria)

Rash

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to rash:

• Anaphylaxis
• Contact dermatitis
• Drug reactions
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Food allergy
• Hives (urticaria)
• 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:

Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD)

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD):

• Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD)

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

Latex allergy

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to latex allergy:

• Latex allergy

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

Systemic Mastocytosis

Step Three

Possible Issues:

Conditions related to Systemic Mastocytosis:

• Systemic Mastocytosis