Is it an allergic symptom?

An Allergy-or-Not Checklist
Yes, this probably IS an allergic symptom	No, this probably is NOT an allergic symptom
Head
Migraine headache Cluster headache Sinus headache Muscle-tension headache, especially after eating the wrong food	A headache that's worse when you awaken in the morning but rapidly improves when you sit upright A headache associated with stiff neck and fever A headache associated with loss of muscle control, especially in anal spinchter or bladder
Eyes
Blurred vision associated with eating certain foods or smelling certain odors Visual changes associated with specific geographic locations Visual changes preceding migraines	Double vision when looking hard to the left or the right Protrusion of both eyes Loss of vision in one or both eyes Unequal size of pupils Yellowness in the eyeballs Pain or swelling in one eye only Rapid deterioration of vision
Ears
Ringing or buzzing Recurrent infection Blockage Itching Sounds too loud or very soft Intermittent hearing losses	Pain in one ear only Infection accompianied by fever, pain, and swelling below or behind the ear Deafness, vertigo, nausea, and tendency to fall in one direction
Nose
A thin, clear discharge, Excess mucus buildup Sneezing fits Itchy nose and palate Nose picking	A thick, yellowish-green discharge (infection) Severe nosebleed with high blood pressure
Mouth and Throat
Difficulty swallowing Chronic sore throat with no known causes Chronic dry feeling Cold sores Chemical taste in the mouth Sudden change of voice	A painless lump in the throat Sore throat associated with fever Persistant cough without fever in smokers Chronic sore on the tongue or lips Gradual change in voice
Neck
Stiff neck not associated with injury, trauma, or fever	Stiff neck associated with infection or fever Painful lymph glands down front or back of neck Bulging neck veins, which become worse when you are lying down
Chest
Wheezing (both lungs) Coughing associated with exercise	Wheezing from one lung only Chest pain associated with fever Chest pain or pressure associated with sweating, clammy skin, and fainting Chest pain or pressure associated with exercise Shortness of breath associated with nausea and/or palpitations Labored breath that is worse when you are lying flat and is associated with swollen ankles or belly
Abdomen
Diarrhea alternating with constipation Chronic or temporary diarrhea not associated with infection Bloating after meals Excess gas Indigestion	Blood in stool Pain that starts below the breast bone and radiates to the back Severe pain with or without fever Pain that starts below the breastbone and radiates to the right of the rib cage Pain that starts at or above the navel and descends to the right lower quadrant of the belly
Muscle and Joints
Pain, stiffness and swelling of joints Muscle aches and/or pain; "growing pain"	Sharp muscle pain Arthritic symptoms of gouty arthritis, psoriasis, lupus erythmatosus, infections, etc.