In the 'Symptoms - Allergy' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about excess mucus:
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Do you have a tendency towards producing excess mucus or having chronic congestion?
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"No / don't know" |
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"Yes, moderate" |
Excess mucus |
A symptom |
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"Yes, severe" |
Excess mucus |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Chronic (Chronicity)
Usually referring to chronic illness: Illness extending over a long period of time.
Histamine
A chemical in the body tissues, produced by the breakdown of histidine. It is released in allergic reactions and causes widening of capillaries, decreased blood pressure, increased release of gastric juice, fluid leakage forming itchy skin and hives, and tightening of smooth muscles of the bronchial tube and uterus. Histamine is the chemical that drives the initial acute allergic reaction, causing itching, swelling and congestion.
Mucus (Mucous)
The viscous, slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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