Table 1.
Self-completed questionnaire, attributed score, and repartition of the items for the SFAR
| Item discriminators | Score (points) | Cumulative score |
|---|---|---|
| Nasal symptoms (blocked, runny nose, and/or sneezing) in the past yeara | 1 for each symptom | 3 |
| Months of the year | 1 for perennial | |
| 1 for pollen season | 5 | |
| Nasal symptoms plus itchy eyes (rhinoconjunctivitis) | 2 | 7 |
| Triggersb | ||
| Pollens, house dust mites, dust | 2 | |
| Epithelia (cat, dog) | 1 | 9 |
| Perceived allergic status | 2 | 11 |
| Previous positive allergic tests | 2 | 13 |
| Previous medical diagnosis of allergy | 1 | 14 |
| Familial history of allergy | 2 | 16 |
| Total points | 16 |
SFAR, Score for Allergic Rhinitis.
a
At least one symptom.
b
At least one trigger.