Allergies
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008Allergies
Member Discussion & Survey
According to the AAAAI, allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States, making it the 5th leading chronic disease among all ages.
Allergic rhinitis alone is responsible for approximately 16.7 million physician visits annually!
The media frequently reports a rise in allergies and asthma, with possible causes ranging from excessive hygiene, to dietary changes, to pollution. We’d like to hear YOUR thoughts on this topic. Are you seeing more patients with allergies? What do you think is the cause?
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Do you believe that allergies are on the rise?
In your opinion, which of the following factors is having the most significant impact on increasing allergies?
Do you find the OTC availability of former prescription-only antihistamines helpful?
Do you believe food allergies are over-diagnosed?
Do you think that as a society we over-treat allergies?
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