Am I Allergic to Alcohol Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. Which beverage pattern best fits your symptoms?
I have not found a consistent connection with any beverage.
Symptoms have occurred with complex mixed drinks whose ingredients varied.
Symptoms repeatedly follow one beverage family, such as wine, beer, or a particular spirit.
Even tiny amounts across different alcoholic drinks have triggered a clear reaction.
2. How has your heartbeat or chest felt after a small amount of alcohol?
I have not noticed an unexpected change.
I have briefly noticed my heartbeat without pain or lasting symptoms.
I have repeatedly had a racing, pounding, or irregular-feeling heartbeat that concerned me.
A heartbeat change has occurred with chest pain, fainting, severe breathlessness, or confusion.
3. Think about your most concerning episode after alcohol. What happened to your alertness or balance beyond expected intoxication?
I had no unexpected dizziness, weakness, or change in alertness.
I felt briefly lightheaded but remained steady and fully alert.
I became markedly dizzy or weak after an amount that would not usually explain it.
I fainted, collapsed, became confused, or was difficult to wake.
4. Which best describes any change around your lips, face, tongue, or throat after a drink?
I have not experienced a change in those areas.
I have noticed brief tingling without visible swelling.
I have had mild, visible puffiness around part of my face or lips that resolved.
My lips, tongue, or throat have swollen, or my throat has felt as though it was closing.
5. Have you reacted to an alcohol-free version of the drink or to a food containing a similar ingredient?
I have not had symptoms from either the alcoholic drink or a related alcohol-free item.
I have had mild symptoms only with the alcoholic version.
I have had a similar mild reaction to both versions or to a related food ingredient.
An alcohol-free version or related food has caused hives, swelling, breathing symptoms, or another strong reaction.
6. How long have unexpected symptoms lasted after you stopped drinking?
I have not had an unexpected symptom episode.
Mild symptoms settled within about an hour and did not return.
Symptoms lasted several hours or returned later after a small exposure.
Symptoms worsened after stopping, persisted into the next day, or required urgent treatment.
7. Which digestive response best matches your experience after drinking?
I have not had an unexpected digestive reaction.
I sometimes have mild nausea or stomach discomfort, usually after a larger amount.
A small amount has repeatedly caused pronounced cramping, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
I have had severe abdominal pain, blood in vomit or stool, or vomiting that would not stop.
8. Across separate occasions, how repeatable has the reaction been?
I have not had a reaction to compare across occasions.
It happened once in circumstances where food, illness, or another factor may have contributed.
A similar symptom pattern has followed the same type of drink more than once.
Repeated exposures have caused reactions that begin faster, become stronger, or occur after less alcohol.
9. In a single episode after drinking, how many kinds of symptoms appeared close together?
I did not develop an unexpected symptom pattern.
One mild symptom appeared and settled without progressing.
Symptoms affected two areas, such as skin and digestion, during the same episode.
Swelling, breathing difficulty, faintness, or rapidly spreading hives occurred together or progressed quickly.
10. What kind of headache response have you experienced after alcohol?
I have not noticed an alcohol-linked headache beyond ordinary causes.
I sometimes develop a mild headache after several drinks or dehydration.
A small amount of a particular drink repeatedly triggers a strong headache or migraine-like episode.
I have had a sudden extreme headache, weakness on one side, trouble speaking, or another neurological warning sign.
11. After drinking alcohol, what is the most notable skin response you have experienced?
I have not noticed a skin response.
I have had mild, localized itching without a visible rash.
I have developed raised hives or a clearly visible rash in a limited area.
I have had rapidly spreading hives or a rash alongside swelling, breathing trouble, or marked dizziness.
12. What flushing or heat response have you noticed after alcohol?
I have not noticed unexpected flushing or heat.
My cheeks become mildly warm after more than one drink.
My face, neck, or chest becomes distinctly red and hot after a small amount.
Intense flushing has occurred with faintness, breathing difficulty, or rapidly worsening symptoms.
13. How does your nose or airway usually respond to alcoholic drinks?
I do not develop unexpected nasal or airway symptoms.
I occasionally sneeze or have a mildly stuffy nose after certain drinks.
I repeatedly develop strong congestion, a runny nose, or coughing after a small amount.
Nasal symptoms have progressed to wheezing, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing.
14. During or soon after drinking, how has your breathing been affected?
My breathing has felt unchanged.
I have noticed a brief throat tickle or occasional cough without shortness of breath.
I have developed persistent coughing, chest tightness, or mild wheezing.
I have struggled to breathe, been unable to speak normally, or developed rapidly worsening wheezing.
15. What is the smallest amount that has brought on an unexpected reaction?
I have not noticed an unexpected reaction at any amount.
Symptoms have appeared only after several drinks, when dose, dehydration, or intoxication could contribute.
Symptoms have repeatedly appeared after about one standard drink.
A sip, taste, or trace exposure has triggered a clear reaction.