Your symptoms, which may seem minor, can quickly escalate into years of discomfort for you and your family if you have asthma or allergies.
Nearly half (43%) of those with asthma and allergies who took part in a survey for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reported experiencing breathing difficulties or other symptoms for between two and six months a calendar year. This can add up to 12 years to 36 years of suffering over a lifetime.
Plug your data into the ACAAI’s new allergy/asthma symptom calculator to see how much you might be suffering. www.AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org/Calculator.
An allergy is an overreaction against a usually harmless substance. Common allergens include certain foods, medications, pollen from trees, grasses, pest stings, dust mites and pet dander. Itchy eyes, coughing, swelling, itching, and watery eyes are all symptoms of allergy. Asthma can cause inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Asthma symptoms include difficulty breathing, wheezing and tightness in the chest.
“Allergy and asthma symptoms keep millions of people from feeling their best every day,”Richard Gower M.D. is an allergist and president of ACAAI. “But there’s no need to suffer. An allergist can work with you to find the cause of your symptoms and help you find allergy and asthma relief with effective treatment.”
In a recent ACAAI study, 8/10 patients said that self-medication is not the best option. “very effective.”According to the survey, people who saw an allergist were almost three times as likely to report that their allergy or asthma treatment was successful than those who used over-the counter medicine.
In addition to the Lifetime Symptom Calculator, AllergyandAsthmaRelief.org offers information about allergies and asthma, including real patient stories, an e-newsletter, an Allergist Locator and a free, personalized Relief Plan to help visitors better understand their conditions.
