See An Allergist If...

• Your allergies are causing secondary symptoms such as chronic sinus infections, nasal congestion or difficulty in breathing.

• Antihistamines and other over-the-counter medication do not control your allergy symptoms or create unacceptable side effects, such as drowsiness.

• Your asthma or allergies are interfering with your ability to carry on day-to-day activities.

• Your asthma or allergies decrease the quality of your life.

• You have a “cold” that never goes away or recurs at the same time each year.

You are experiencing warning signs of asthma such as . . .

• You sometimes must struggle to catch your breath.

• You often wheeze or cough, especially at night or with exercise.

• You are frequently short of breath or feel a tightness in your chest.

• You have previously been diagnosed with asthma, but despite treatment, you still have frequent acute asthma attacks.

• You have been to the emergency room for any allergic reaction.