Allergy & Immunology

Survey links allergy symptoms to quality of life and occupational consequences

Published in Genetics and Environmental Health Week, March 29th, 2006

Initial data from a survey suggests an overwhelming trend linking allergy (allergic rhinitis) symptoms to serious quality of life and occupational consequences that are largely ignored in the management of allergy patients - most of whom have symptoms year round.

The report has been endorsed by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

"Allergies in America: A Landmark Survey of Nasal Allergy Sufferers" reveals that, at their peak, symptoms leave allergy patients feeling tired (80%), miserable (65%), and irritable (62%); and most patients (52%) say symptoms hurt them on the job: decreasing their job performance, interfering with work,...

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Source: Genetics and Environmental Health Week (2006-03-29)

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