The Psychosocial Impact of Self-Reported Morning Allergy Symptoms : Findings from an Australian Internet-Based Survey
Joint Authors
Sharp, Timothy J.
Seeto, Celina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Allergies can substantially impact health-related quality of life (HRQL).
We investigated the psychosocial impact of morning symptoms amongst Australian adults with self-reported allergic rhinitis (AR).
Method.
An online survey comprising 24 questions was conducted in August 2008.
Inclusion criteria were age (20–49 years) and self-reported moderate to severe symptoms of AR.
Results.
One thousand sixty respondents met the inclusion criteria.
Amongst consumers with self-reported AR, symptoms were more severe in the morning in 597 (56%) and affected mood in 1025 (97%).
Nine hundred seventy (91%) indicated that their symptoms had some impact on their day ahead and 868 (82%) reported a negative impact on relationships.
Morning symptoms in particular had a substantial affect on mood for the day.
HRQL impact was more pronounced in those who reported severe symptoms and in females.
Discussion.
Encouraging consumers with self-diagnosed AR to seek formal diagnosis and offering appropriate treatment strategies, such as those offering sustained effectiveness over 24-hours, may aid in negating the negative impact of morning symptoms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sharp, Timothy J.& Seeto, Celina. 2010. The Psychosocial Impact of Self-Reported Morning Allergy Symptoms : Findings from an Australian Internet-Based Survey. Journal of Allergy،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sharp, Timothy J.& Seeto, Celina. The Psychosocial Impact of Self-Reported Morning Allergy Symptoms : Findings from an Australian Internet-Based Survey. Journal of Allergy No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sharp, Timothy J.& Seeto, Celina. The Psychosocial Impact of Self-Reported Morning Allergy Symptoms : Findings from an Australian Internet-Based Survey. Journal of Allergy. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-492485
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-492485