More than 300,000 people in Ireland have asthma and hayfever.
30 per cent of asthma sufferers have not talked to a health professional about managing their allergies.
That's according to the Asthma Society of Ireland.
As part of our ALK supported hayfever campaign, today we shared the findings of a patient and carer survey, which highlighted that despite experiencing multiple hayfever symptoms, 30% of respondents had not sought advice from their healthcare provider on managing their allergies. pic.twitter.com/oi4cnO7UwC
— Asthma Society of Ireland (@AsthmaIreland) June 21, 2021
The organisation says more than 300,000 people in Ireland have asthma and hayfever and that it can affect quality of life.
CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland , Sarah O'Connor joined Clem Ryan on Tuesday's edition of Kildare Today:
Of those who have been tested for allergies the most common diagnoses were for allergies to pollen (63%) or house dust mites (56%). Over 33% of respondents reported a diagnosis of allergy to pet or animal hair whilst over a fifth had confirmed allergies to certain foods. pic.twitter.com/JVO7GmOQG4
— Asthma Society of Ireland (@AsthmaIreland) June 21, 2021
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