Survey Says Allergies Issues Are Impacting Job Performance For 3 In 5

It’s well into the spring and many have been dealing with allergies for weeks now. If you’ve noticed it, you’re not alone. More than two in five (44%) suffer from seasonal allergies and 76% would rate those allergies as “severe.”

Those allergies are impacting people’s daily lives. Almost half the poll (46%) say allergies affect them during something as simple as commuting to work, while 58 percent think sinus and allergy issues often impact their job performance.

It turns out that seasonal allergies are giving respondents more trouble than just nasal drip (40%), sinus pain (36%), and headaches (35%.) One in two people reported finding it difficult to walk their dog. Forty-nine percent say their allergies impact outdoor activities, like hiking or boating.

When people start handling their allergies is a bit divided:

• 40% keep medications to combat their allergies on hand year-round
• 44% begin adding to their stockpile several weeks before allergy season begins
• 30% start months in advance

Whether it’s medications or something else, respondents will try an average of five different remedies before giving up and toughing out their allergies. Almost half (48%) report spending $100 or more on over-the-counter allergy and sinus medication each year.

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