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Friday, 22 April 2005 13:23 | BNN: British Nursing News Online · www.bnn-online.co.uk
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Patients are not receiving effective treatments for asthma and hay fever because doctors are failing to identify the link between the two conditions, a report has claimed.
Research by Allergy UK, a charity for allergy sufferers, found that as summer approaches, 80 per cent of asthma patients find their symptoms worsen but treatments may not work unless doctors manage both conditions jointly.
Of the 1,500 people with co-existing asthma and hay fever surveyed for the “Stolen Lives” survey, 46 per cent said they avoid going outdoors during the allergy season, while 62 per cent admitted the two conditions made them tired and lethargic at work.
Those with the associated conditions visit their GP significantly more often with the cost of treatment 46 per cent higher than for asthma alone.
Patients with co-existing asthma and hay fever are also more likely to require hospital treatment.
Part of Allergy UK’s campaign has been to compile a patient checklist which allows patients to assess the effectiveness of their asthma control and whether they may also be affected by hay fever.
The charity said it hopes the campaign will enable patients and doctors to devise more appropriate management strategies.
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