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Article: Employee Health and Productivity Could Suffer from Recent Changes That Reduce Access to Non-Sedating Antihistamines; Survey Indicates Allergy Sufferers Concerned About Impact on Health and Quality of Life.
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- March 21, 2003
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Health and Productivity Management (IHPM) cautioned today that recent coverage changes to non-sedating antihistamines (NSAs) could diminish the quality of medical care for employees with allergies, and have significant cost and productivity implications for employers. Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, which is responsible for more than eight million visits to office-based physicians each year and 3.4 million lost workdays.
"Employers need to recognize the long-term implications of insurance plans dictating patient treatment," said Sean ...