Table 1 The 9-question RAP questionnaire

1

Do you have parents/relatives suffering from rhinitis and/or asthma?

2

Do you suffer from itchy/red/watery eyes during the year?

3

Do you experience runny nose/nasal obstruction/nasal itching for many consecutive days?

4

Your nasal/ocular complaints do usually start or worsen during the spring?

5

Have you ever heard wheezing breath?

6

Did you ever had cough or shortness of breath, even during exercise?

7

Do you have nocturnal awakenings due to shortness of breath or cough?

8

Do you use nasal sprays frequently?

9

Do you feel that your nasal symptoms worsen in dusty environments?