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It s not your imagination: Allergies are worse this year than previous years.
Many people with seasonal allergies are struggling right now, trapped in a vicious cycle of coughing, sneezing, wheezing and itching.
If this sounds like you, you might be wondering what’s going on. Is this allergy season particularly brutal, or do your symptoms just seem worse because you were inside and not exposed to many allergens in spring 2020? Or is it all in your head?
According to allergists, it’s not just you. It’s true your allergies may feel worse this year. Here’s the deal and how to find some relief:
(BPT) - If you suffer from bothersome environmental allergy symptoms, youâre not alone. Millions of Americans are affected by allergic rhinitis, or hay feverâinflammation of the upper airways (nose, mouth and throat) that causes runny nose, congestion and sneezing. However, many allergy sufferers tolerate uncomfortable symptoms without seeking advice from a health care provider (HCP).
A recent national Harris Poll survey of over 2,000 adults in the U.S. shows
While over 70% have experienced environmental allergy symptoms, only about 30% have been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies by a health care provider (HCP).
Nearly half of people surveyed with environmental allergies report that symptoms have a major to moderate negative impact on daily life, and more than half say allergies have affected performance at work and/or school.