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THE IMPACT OF hay fever on people’s lives is made clear in a new survey carried out on sufferers.
According to the 520 that took part in the survey, 26 per cent of sufferers take time off work, nearly 60 per cent experience sleep deprivation, a quarter argue with their partner and nearly 20 per cent avoid sex when hay fever symptoms set in.
Somewhat alarmingly, more than a third of sufferers say that their symptoms have impacted their driving.
The figures show that life as a hay fever sufferer can be totally debilitating. The survey carried out on behalf of Prevalin, a natural, nasal spray for hay fever, reveals symptoms of hay fever affect the daily lives of 78 per cent of sufferers.
Dr Caroline Dore Geraghty said:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a severe debilitating condition that affects an estimated 20 per cent of the population. It is often under diagnosed, under treated and underestimated in its severity.
Hay fever affects more than our private life – the survey also found that over two thirds of respondents (69 per cent) had experienced a lack of concentration in the workplace due to symptoms and more than a quarter have taken time off work (26 per cent).
More of the key findings from the survey include:
According to Dr Dore Geraghty: “With the advancement in treatments and the availability of preventative medication, there is no need for Irish people to spend the summer indoors.”
Her tips to help avoid the worst symptoms are:
Does hay fever impact negatively on your life?
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