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Article: Survey: Nasal congestion often treated with the inappropriate medication.
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- Drug Week
- Article date:
- June 6, 2003
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2003 JUN 6 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Studies have shown that nasal congestion is the most bothersome symptom of allergic rhinitis, and according to a new survey, 60% of nasal allergy sufferers agree that nasal congestion is their most bothersome symptom, interfering with sleep, mood, and daily activities.
The survey also found that nasal congestion is a chronic problem, occurring daily or several times per week for 72% of respondents, with one in four experiencing the condition all day long.
The Harris Interactive survey of 1200 rhinitis patients revealed that sleep and exercise are the most commonly reported daily activities impacted by nasal ...