Allergies in American Kids: Comparisons of Children aged 4 to 17 with and without Allergies

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1 Allergies in American Kids: Comparisons of Children aged 4 to 17 with and without Allergies Conducted by Schulman, Ronca & Bucuvalas, Inc. April, 2007 Supported by:

2 Study Design for Comparisons of Child Health and Nasal Allergies National Sample of the Parents of 1,000 children, aged with current nasal allergies 500 without current nasal allergies Conducted by random digit dialing of a national sample of households Conducted 3/07/07 to 4/25/07 1

3 Age of Designated Child 4 Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 Percent of children % 27% 18% 18% 22% 2 25% 18% 16% 18% 4 to 6 7 to 9 10 to to to 17 Age (years) 2

4 Gender of Designated Child 10 8 Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 Children (%) % 5 48% 5 2 Male Female 3

5 General Health Rating 10 Percent of respondents % 59% 3 26% 17% Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 Excellent Very good Good Only fair Poor/Very Poor 1 6% 4% Q1. In general, would you say that your (AGE) s health is excellent, very good, good, only fair, poor or very poor? 4

6 Activity Limitation in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 24% 24% 22% Been limited in kind of work Difficulty in performing Cut down on amount Accomplished less N2a. During the past four weeks has your (AGE) been limited in the kind of work or other activities he/she could do as a result of his health? N2b. had difficulty in performing work or other activities? N2c. had to cut down on the amount of time spent on his/her regular daily activities? N2d accomplished less than he/she would like to.? 5

7 Felt Full of Life in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % 5 48% 38% Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 All the time Most of the time 8% 7% 5% 4% 2% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3a. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) felt full of life --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? 6

8 Been Nervous in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 17% 1 23% 27% 5 58% 2% 3% 3% 2% All the time Most of the time Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3b. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) been nervous --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? 7

9 Felt Calm and Peaceful in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % 29% All the time 45% 47% Most of the time Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 15% 9% 8% 9% 6% 2% 4% 2% 2% 3% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3c. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) felt calm and peaceful --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? 8

10 Had a Lot of Energy in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % 38% All the time 36% Most of the time Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 9% 1 6% 5% 4% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3d. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) had a lot of energy --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? 9

11 Been Downhearted or Blue in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents All the time Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 3% 3% Most of the time 13% 7% 29% % Good Bit Some Little None Not sure 2% N3e. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) been downhearted and blue --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? 10

12 Felt Worn Out in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % 5% 6% 2% All the time Most of the time 25% Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 18% 32% 34% 29% 43% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3f. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) felt worn out --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? 11

13 Been Happy in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % All the time 54% 58% Most of the time Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 7% 6% 6% 3% 2% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3g. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) been happy --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? 12

14 Felt Tired in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % All the time Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 6% 7% 2% 3% Most of the time 36% % 23% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3h. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) felt tiredt --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? 13

15 Ever Diagnosed with Asthma 10 88% Percent of respondents % 6 Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 Yes No Not sure Q3c. Has your (AGE) ever been diagnosed with asthma? 14

16 Asthma in the Past 12 Months Percent of respndents Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 28% 12% 6 88% 6% 5% Yes Not Past 12 months Never Not sure Q3c. Has your (AGE) ever been diagnosed with asthma? Q3d. Has your (AGE) had asthma in the past 12 months? 15

17 Any Other Serious Health Condition 10 89% 92% Percent of respondents % Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 Yes No Not sure Q3a. Does your (AGE) have any other chronic or serious health conditions? 16

18 Other Chronic or Serious Health Conditions 10 Percent of respondents Allergy N=37 Not allergy N=38 62% % 5% 5% 3% 3% ADHD Allergies Asthma Diabetes Eczema Other Refused 82% Q3b. What are these other chronic or serious health conditions? Base: Reported other health conditions 17

19 Other Conditions in the Past Week None of these 37% 75% Resp. infections 5% Pink eye 4% Fever Skin rashes Migraines 3% 4% 3% 12% 12% 1 Not Allergy N=501 Allergy N=351 Earaches 3% 1 Cold or flu 13% 22% Heartburn or GERD 2% 6% Sinus problems 4% 43% Q37. During the last week has your (AGE) had.? 18

20 Tonsils or Adenoids Removed 10 Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 2% 3% 3% 2% 13% Tonsils Adenoids Both No Not sure 6% 82% 88% N5. Has your (AGE) had his/her tonsils or adenoids removed? 19

21 Tubes in Ears Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 15% 85% 9 9% Yes No Not sure N6a. Has your (AGE) had tubes put in his/her ears? 20

22 Nasal or Sinus Surgery 10 97% 98% Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 3% Yes No Not sure N6b. Has your (AGE) ever had nasal or sinus surgery? 21

23 Every/Most Days During Worst Month Dry cough Post-nasal drip Runny Nose Facial Pain Ear Pain Headache Awakened or unable to sleep Itching Stuffed up nose Red Itching Eyes Watering Eyes Repeated Sneezing 4% 2% 5% 7% 5% 2% 1 2% 13% 6% 2% 4% 19% 33% 36% 25% 29% 34% 45% Not Allergy N=501 Allergy N=351 52% Q14. During the worst one month period in the past year, did your (AGE) have (symptom) every day, most days a week, a few days a week, a few days a month, less than that, or never? 22

24 Extremely or Very Important to Child Not Allergy N=501 Allergy N=351 Indoor activities Outdoor activities 66% 64% 73% 74% Having pets 52% 63% Going out/playing with friends Doing things with family 78% 82% 88% 82% School activities 43% 42% Doing well in school 82% 8 Playing organized sports or exercising 66% 63% N7. In your opinion, how important are each of the following to your (AGE)? Would you say it is extremely important, very important, somewhat important or not too important? 23

25 Employment Status of Parents 10 Percent of respondents Full time 58% 54% Part time 15% 1 Military 5% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2% Unemployed Retired Student Allergies N=351 Not Allergies N=501 Homemaker 17% 18% Disabled 3% 2% 2% Refused D6. Are you currently employed full-time, employed part-time, in the military, unemployed and looking for work, retired and not working, student, homemaker, disabled or too ill to work? 24

26 Work Days Missed by Parents in Past 12 Months due to Child s Health 10 Percent of respondents % 62% 4% 8% 9% 7% 6% 7% 5% 3% Allergies N=247 Not Allergies N=344 Mean work days lost for allergy: 8.4 Mean work days lost non-allergy: 3.6 None or more 5% 9% 9% 2% Not sure Q15a. Has your (AGE) asthma/health caused you or your spouse to miss work in the past 12 months? Q15b. How many work days have you or your spouse lost as a result of your (AGE) asthma/heath in the past 12 months? Base: Employed or in the military 25

27 Educational Status of Children 10 92% 86% Percent of respondents % 4% 3% School Daycare Home schooled Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 4% No 7% Refused N8. Is your (AGE) currently enrolled in a school or daycare facility? 26

28 Missed School or Daycare in the Past 12 Months due to Allergies/Health 10 Percent of respondents % 39% Allergy N=333 Not Allergy N=451 35% Yes No Not sure Q22a. Has you (AGE) missed (school/daycare) in the past 12 months due to his nasal allergies/health? Base: In school or daycare 27

29 Allergies/Health Interfered with School or Daycare in the Past 12 Months 10 Allergy N=333 89% Percent of respondents Not Allergy N=501 39% 1 59% Yes No Not sure Q23a. Aside from actually missing (school/daycare), has his/her allergies/health interfered with his/her performance at school? Base: In school or daycare 28

30 Avoid Activities 10 96% Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Not Allergy N=501 28% 7 4% Yes No Not sure Q27a. Does your (AGE) avoid any activities because of his/her nasal allergies/health? 29

31 Allergies/Health Interferes a Lot or Some Sleeping Indoor activities 8% 5% 1 38% Outdoor activities Having pets Going out/playing with friends 4% 8% 7% 3 29% 3 Doing things with family School activities Doing well in school 5% 22% 5% 16% 9% 26% Not Allergy N=429 Allergy N=344 Organized sports or exercising N9. How much do you feel your (AGE) s allergies/health limit what he/she can do in the following areas --- a lot, some, only a little or not at all? 30

32 At Least Somewhat Troubled by Symptoms Lack of a good night's sleep 12% 28% Waking up during the night 8% 25% Not Allergy N=501 Allergy N=351 Difficulty in getting to sleep 12% 32% QR3a-c. How troubled has your (AGE) been by each of these symptoms during the last week as a result of his/her nasal symptoms --- not troubled, hardly troubled, somewhat troubled, moderately troubled, quite a bit troubled, very troubled or extremely troubled? 31

33 How Often Snores While Sleeping 10 Percent of respondents % Allergy N=351 Not allergy N= % 29% 24% 4 % Every night Most nights Some nights Rarely Never Not sure N10. How often does your (AGE) snore while sleeping? Would you say he/she snores --- every night, most nights, some nights, rarely or never? 32

34 Usual Source of Medical Care Not sure Other Public Health clinic Company or Union clinic Hospital ER Hospital outpatient clinic 3% 2% 3% 3% 4% Not allergy N=501 Allergy N=351 Doctor's office Q41. Is the place that you usually go for your overall medical care, medical advice or treatment a? 33

35 Primary Health Care Provider 10 86% 9 Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Non-allergy N=501 Doctor 5% 5% 6% 3% Nurse Practitioner Physician Asst 3% Other 2% Not sure Q41b. Who does your (AGE) see most often for his/her health care, medical advice or treatment? 34

36 Seen Health Practitioner in Past 12 Months 10 Percent of respondents % 73% 23% Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 26% Yes, seen doctor No, not seen doctor Not Sure Q42a. Has your (AGE) seen a doctor or other health practitioner about his/her health in the past 12 months? 35

37 Attitudes about Nasal Allergies: Agree Rx nasal sprays are not safe for children 27% 44% Nasal allegies can cause sinus infections Nasal allergies can make asthma worse Frequent nasal allergy symptoms can be prevented There are no truly effective treatments for nasal allergies Nasal allergies usually cause some lifestyle limitations Nasal allergies are serious health problem in US 25% 32% 77% 82% 75% 72% 62% 59% Not allergy N=501 Allergy N=351 67% 68% 75% Q110. Now I am going to read you a series of statements. As I read each statement, please tell me whether you agree strongly, agree somewhat, disagree somewhat or disagree strongly with the statement. 36

38 Patient Has Health Insurance 10 96% 95% Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 Yes, have health insurance 3% 4% No, do not have health insurance Not sure/refused Q111a. Do you have any sort of health insurance or health plan to cover your (AGE) s health care costs? 37

39 Source of Health Insurance 10 Percent of respondents % 69% Work or union 9% 9% Bought by you 13% 15% 5% 2% Medicare Medicaid Allergy N=337 Not allergy N=474 2% 3% Military or VA 2% 4% COBRA Other Not sure Q111c. Is your (AGE) s coverage under that/those plan(s) from.? Base: Has health insurance for child 38

40 Amount of Prescription Drug Costs Covered by Health Plan 10 Percent of respondents % 27% 5 53% 19% 12% Allergy N=337 Not allergy N=501 3% 2% 4% 2% All Most Some Little None Not sure Q111d. How much of the costs of your (AGE) s prescription drugs is covered by your health plan? Base: Has health insurance for child 39

41 Need for Parent Education 10 Percent of respondents % 43% 39% Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 Strong need Moderate need 8% 7% Not much of a need No need at all 3% 6% Not sure Q113. How much need do you think there is for better education of parents of children with nasal allergies about their condition and its treatment? 40

42 Family History of Nasal Allergies Not sure None of these 1 48% Not allergy N=501 Grandparents 23% 49% Allergy N=351 Brothers or sisters 18% 45% Mother 23% 56% Father 19% 46% Q116. Do any of the following relatives of yours have nasal allergies?

43 Pets in Household 10 Percent of respondents % 63% 36% Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 37% Yes No Not sure Q117a. Do you have pets living in your house? 42

44 Type of Pet Other 13% 18% Hamster/Gerbil 6% 5% Not allergy N=501 Allergy N=351 Bird 4% 4% Cat 5 5 Dog 7 74% Q65b What kind of pet or pets? Base: Has pets in household 43

45 Smokers in Household 10 Percent of respondents % 27% 74% 73% Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 Yes, someone smokes No, no one smokes Not sure Q118a. Does anyone in your household smoke? 44

46 Lives Near a Highway 10 Percent of respondents % 5 45% Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 54% Yes No Not sure 2% N119. Do you live within a quarter of a mile of a highway? 45

47 Heavy Trucks Pass Your Home 10 Percent of respondents % 12% Continuously 6% 5% Several times an hour 17% 15% Several times a day Allergy N=337 Not allergy N=501 36% % Infrequently Never Not sure N120. How often do heavy trucks pass your home? Would you say.? 46

48 Age of Parent or Caregiver 10 Percent of responders % 43% 4 Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 33% 34% 3% Under to to or older Not sure/refused 2% D3. How old are you? 47

49 Education of Parent or Caregiver Not sure/refused Graduate degree 2% 14% 15% Not allergy N=501 Allergy N=351 Four-year college graduate 28% 26% Some college High school graduate 24% 28% 27% 23% Some high school 6% 6% 8th grade or less D4. What is the last year or grade of school you completed? 48

50 Hispanic Descent Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 8% 9% 9 Yes, Hispanic No, not Hispanic Not sure/refused 9 2% D7. Are you of Hispanic origin or decent? 49

51 Race of Patient or Caregiver Refused Other Hispanic (vol) Mixed White Black/African American Asian American Indian or Alaskan Native Pacific Islander 2% 7% 4% 3% 7% 9% 8% 2% Not allergy N=501 Allergy N=351 76% 75% D8. In which of the following categories do you feel you belong? 50

52 Household Income Not sure/refused Over $100,000 $75,001 to $100,000 $50,001 to $75,001 $35,001 to $50,000 $25,001 to $35,000 $15,001 to $25,000 $10,001 to $15,000 $10,000 or less % 18% 13% 14% 17% 17% 16% 17% 1 9% 6% 7% 3% 5% 6% 4% Not allergy N=501 Allergy N= D9. Which of the following categories best describes your 2006 household income before taxes? 51

53 Breast Fed for First Four Months 10 Percent of respondents Allergy N=351 Not allergy N=501 62% 63% 34% 33% Exclusively breast fed Not exclusively breast fed 4% 4% Not sure/refused D10. Did the (AGE) take formula or solid food before he/she was five months old, or was he/she exclusively breast fed for the first four months? 52

54 Pediatric Allergies in America: Comparisons of Children aged 10 to 17 with Allergies and their Parents Conducted by Schulman, Ronca & Bucuvalas, Inc. April, 2007 Supported by:

55 Study Design for Comparison of Parents and Children with Nasal Allergies National Sample of the Parents of 500 children, aged 4-17 with current nasal allergies Permission to interview children aged was requested after parent interview Questions in the child interview were a subset of the questions asked of the parent about the child Conducted 3/07/07 to 4/25/07 54

56 Interviews with Children Parent refused, 24% Child refused, Child callback, 14% Child complete, 6 QCS1. Could we interview the child now, or at some better time? N=260 parents of children aged with current nasal allergies 55

57 General Health Rating 10 Percent of respondents % 13% 27% 38% 2 32% 14% Parents Children Excellent Very good Good Only fair Poor/Very Poor 4% 2% Not sure Q1. In general, would you say that your (AGE) s health is excellent, very good, good, only fair, poor or very poor? C1. In general, would you say that your health is excellent, very good, good, only fair, poor or very poor? N=158 56

58 Felt Full of Life in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of % 4 29% 2 All the time Most of the time 7% 7% 2% 1 % 1 % Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3a. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) felt full of life --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? N=158 57

59 Been Nervous in Past 4 Weeks Percent of respondents % 2% 3% All the time Parents Most of the time Kids 8% 18% 25% 27% 44% 49% 18% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3b. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) been nervous --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? N=158 58

60 Felt Calm and Peaceful in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % 52% 1 17% 4% All the time Most of the time 2 % 1 % Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3c. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) felt calm and peaceful --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? N=158 59

61 Had a Lot of Energy in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % 27% All the time 43% 39% Most of the time Parents Kids 15% 13% 15% 8% 5% 4% 2% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3d. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) had a lot of energy --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? N=158 60

62 Been Downhearted or Blue in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents All the time 4% Most of the time 3% 4% 3% 1 9% Parents 35% 44% 47% Kids 37% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3e. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) been downhearted and blue --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? N=158 61

63 Felt Worn Out in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % 4% All the time 8% 1 8% Most of the time 13% 24% 25% 36% Parents 32% 2 14% Kids Good Bit Some Little None Not sure 2% N3f. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) felt worn out --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? N=158 62

64 Been Happy in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % 66% 53% 16% Parents Kids All the time Most of the time 6% 5% 6% 3% 3% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3g. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) been happy --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? N=158 63

65 Felt Tired in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % 4% All the time 1 19% Most of the time Parents Kids 34% 34% 3 26% 15% 1 8% 4% Good Bit Some Little None Not sure N3h. During the past 4 weeks how often has your (AGE) felt tired --- all of the time, most of the time, a good bit of the time, some of the time, little of the time, or none of the time? N=158 64

66 Ever Diagnosed with Asthma 10 Percent of respondents % 37% 6 6 Parents Kids Yes No Not sure 2% Q3c. Has your (AGE) ever been diagnosed with asthma? N=158 65

67 Asthma in the Past 12 Months 10 Percent of respondents Parents 24% Kids 8% 12% 6 63% Yes Not Past 12 months Never Not sure Q3c. Has your (AGE) ever been diagnosed with asthma? Q3d. Has your (AGE) had asthma in the past 12 months? N=158 66

68 Any Other Serious Health Condition Percent of respondents Parents Kids 9 87% 12% 6% 4% Yes No Not sure Q3a. Does your (AGE) have any other chronic or serious health conditions? N=158 67

69 Conditions in the Past Week None of these 27% 4 Resp. infections 3% 3% Pink eye Fever 3% 4% 8% 1 Parents Kids Skin rashes 1 1 Migraines 15% 28% Earaches 14% 1 Cold or flu 18% 2 Heartburn or GERD 1 8% Sinus problems Q37. During the last week has your (AGE) had.? N=158 68

70 Seasonal or Persistent Allergies 10 Percent of respondents % 67% 36% 32% Parents Kids Seasonal Persistent Not sure 2% Q12. Would you describe your nasal allergies as seasonal or do they occur throughout the year? N=158 69

71 Allergies Worse Inside or Out 10 Percent of respondents Parents Kids 63% 5 46% 27% 1 4% Outdoors Inside About the same Not sure Q13c. Are your nasal allergies symptoms worse when you are outdoors or inside, or is it about the same? N=158 70

72 Every/Most Days During Worst Month Post-nasal drip Facial Pain Headache Itching Red Itching Eyes Repeated Sneezing 12% 2 19% 34% 34% 37% 3% 1 3% 4% 13% 13% 13% 15% 15% 25% 39% 15% % 35% 46% 53% Parents Kids Q14. During the worst one month period in the past year, did your (AGE) have (symptom) every day, most days a week, a few days a week, a few days a month, less than that, or never? N=158 71

73 Extremely or Moderately Bothersome Dry Cough Post-nasal drip Runny Nose Facial Pain Ear Pain Headache Itching Stuffed up nose Red, itching eyes Watering Eyes Repeated Sneezing 52% 5 63% 69% 58% 65% 53% 6 45% 6 63% 62% 47% 6 67% 74% 57% 54% 5 52% 54% 5 Parent Kids Q15. When you have nasal allergy attacks, how bothersome are the following symptoms usually --- extremely bothersome, moderately bothersome, slightly bothersome, or not bothersome? Base: Had symptom 72

74 Most Bothersome Symptom Not sure Dry Cough Itching Ear Pain Watering Eyes Facial Pain Repeated Sneezing Runny Nose Red, itching eyes Post-nasal drip Headache Stuffed up nose 3% 2% 7% 7% 2% 4% 2% 4% 6% 5% 2% 12% 6% 12% 14% 1 1 7% 7% 15% 14% 25% 26% Parents Kids Q16. Which of these symptoms was the most bothersome to you? Base: Had bothersome symptoms. 73

75 Missed School due to Allergies 10 Percent of % 65% 4 34% 39% 2 Yes No Not sure 3% Q22a. Has you (AGE) missed (school/daycare) in the past 12 months due to his nasal allergies/health? Base: In school or daycare 74

76 Allergies Interfered with School 10 Percent of respondents % 54% 65% Yes No Not sure 5% 3% Q23a. Aside from actually missing (school/daycare), has his/her allergies/health interfered with his/her performance at school? Base: In school or daycare 75

77 Productivity and Allergies 10 96% 92% Parents Kids Percent of respondents % 63% No Symptoms Symptoms at worst Q24. Thinking about your productivity on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 means 10 productivity, where would you rank your productivity on days when you don t have nasal allergy symptoms? Q25. Where would you rank your productivity on the same scale of 0 to 100 when your nasal allergies are at their worst? 76

78 Avoid Activities 10 Parents Kids Percent of respondents % 69% Yes No Not sure Q27a. Does your (AGE) avoid any activities because of his/her nasal allergies/health? N=158 77

79 Allergies Interferes a Lot or Some Sleeping Indoor activities Outdoor activities Having pets Going out/playing with friends % 36% 33% 3 34% 3 33% 29% Doing things with family 18% 24% School activities Doing well in school 16% 17% 28% 27% Parents Kids Organized sports or exercising 3 32% N9. How much do you feel your (AGE) s allergies/health limit what he/she can do in the following areas --- a lot, some, only a little or not at all? 78

80 Frequently or Sometimes Felt During Allergy Season 10 Percent of respondents % 34% 23% 63% 44% 43% 72% 66% 28% 32% 5 35% Depressed or blue Hyperactive Irritable Tired Anxious Miserable Q30. During allergy season, how often do you feel (ITEM) frequently, sometimes, rarely or never? N=158 79

81 Impact of Allergies on Daily Life 10 Percent of respondents % 7% 25% 13% 19% 23% Parents 3 25% 23% 25% A lot Moderate Some Little Didn't really impact Kids 2% Not sure Q31. During allergy season, would you say the condition impacted your daily life..? N=158 80

82 10 Nasal Allergy Control in Past Week Percent of respondents % 27% 29% 39% 39% Parents 23% Kids 3% 4% 3% Not controlled 6% Poorly controlled Somewhat controlled Well controlled Completely Not sure Q32. Overall, how well would you say that your nasal allergies have been controlled in the last week? Would you say it was completely controlled, well controlled, somewhat controlled, poorly controlled, or not controlled at all? N=158 81

83 Allergy Symptom Severity in Past Week 10 Percent of respondents % 27% 36% 48% 33% 22% Parents Kids 6% 3% Severe Moderate symptoms Mild symptoms No symptoms 2% Not sure Q33. How would you describe your nasal allergies during the last week? Would you say you had no symptoms, mild symptoms, moderate symptoms, or severe symptoms? N=158 82

84 At Least Somewhat Troubled by Symptoms Lack of a good night's sleep 29% 35% Parents Kids Waking up during the night 24% 3 Difficulty in getting to sleep 29% 39% QR3a-c. How troubled has your (AGE) been by each of these symptoms during the last week as a result of his/her nasal symptoms --- not troubled, hardly troubled, somewhat troubled, moderately troubled, quite a bit troubled, very troubled or extremely troubled? 83

85 Prescription Nasal Spray for Allergies in Past 4 Weeks 10 Parents Kids Percent of respondents % 3 64% 69% Yes No Not Sure Q64a. In the past 4 weeks, have you used any prescription nasal spray for your nasal allergies? Q64b. When was the most recent time that you used a prescription nasal spray? N=158 84

86 How Many Symptoms Relieved by Nasal Spray 10 Percent of respondents % 13% 46% 5 25% 29% Parents 7% 8% Kids 5% All Most Some None Not sure Q65. Does your current prescription nasal spray give you relief from all of your symptoms, most symptoms, some symptoms, or no symptoms? Base: Use prescription nasal spray 85

87 How Quickly Does it Relieve 10 Percent of respondents % Within 1 hour 29% 46% 13% 27% 1 hour 2 hours 5% 3-4 hours 2% 5-6 hours 2% 7-10 hours 4% 2% hours Parents 9% 4% 1-6 days 7% 2% 1+ week Kids 2 1 Not Sure Q68. How long does it take for your current prescription nasal spray to begin giving you symptom relief? Base: Use prescription nasal spray 86

88 Does Effectiveness Wear Off 10 Percent of respondents % 56% 36% 38% Parents 18% Kids 6% Loses effectiveness Does not Not sure Q69a. Does your current prescription nasal spray lose effectiveness over the course of the day or night, or does it remain as effective as when you first took it? Base: Used prescription nasal spray 87

89 When Begins Losing Effectiveness Not sure 4% 1 24 hours or longer hours 4% 4% Parents Kids hours 8-11 hours 7% 15% 19% 19% 4-7 hours 3 4 Less than 4 hours 19% 26% Q69b. Base: How long after taking your current nasal allergy medicine does it begin losing effectiveness? Nasal spray loses effectiveness. 88

90 Satisfaction with Recent Rx Nasal Spray for Nasal Allergies 10 Percent of respondents % 42% Parents 8% Kids Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 2% Not sure Q70a. How satisfied are you with the prescription nasal spray you used for your nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks? Base: Used Rx nasal spray for nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks. 89

91 How Quickly Supposed to Relieve Not sure 17% 24% 25 hours or longer 2% hours 6% Parents Kids hours 3% 7-9 hours 2% 4-6 hours 4% 3% 1-3 hours 1 22% Within 1 hour 42% 49% Q85. How quickly are prescription medicines supposed to begin providing symptom relief for nasal allergies? N=158 90

92 Effectiveness Ever Wore Off before 24 Hours 10 Percent of % 4 38% 35% 34% 27% 2 2 Yes No Not sure Q87a. Have you ever found that the effectiveness of a product that promised 24 hour relief began wearing off earlier? N=158 91

93 When Does Effectiveness Wear Off 10 Percent of respondents % 13% 15% 23% 15% Parents 12% 1 Kids 33% 24% Within 1 hour 3% 4% 4% 2% 2% 1 hour 2 hours 3-4 hours 5-6 hours 7-10 hours 11 or more Not sure Q87c. About how long after you started taking it does a nasal allergy medicine s effectiveness begin wearing off? Base: Found nasal allergy medicine offering 24 hour relief wearing off. 92

94 Effectiveness Wears Off Over Time 10 Percent of respondents % 38% 46% 43% Parents 26% Kids 19% Yes No Not sure Q88a. Have you ever found that a product s effectiveness in treating your nasal allergy symptoms wears off over time even when you are taking the medicine as prescribed? N=158 93

95 When Does Effectiveness Wear Off 10 Percent of respondents % 14% 1 7% 14% Parents Kids 36% Within 1 month 1 month 2 months 3-4 months 5-6 months 2 % 7-10 months 2 % 11 + months Not sure Q88c. About how long after you started taking it does a nasal allergy medicine s effectiveness begin wearing off even when taken as prescribed? Base: Found nasal allergy medicine wearing off. 94

96 Nasal Allergy Meds Cause Nosebleeds 10 Percent of respondents % 75% 8 Parents 14% 9% Kids Yes No Not sure Q89a. Have any of the medicines that you have taken for your nasal allergy ever caused nosebleeds? 95

97 How Bothersome were Nosebleeds 10 Percent of respondents % 28% 28% 14% 39% Parents 43% Kids 6% 7% Extremely bothersome Moderately bothersome Slightly bothersome Not bothersome Q89b. How bothersome were those nosebleeds? Base: Medicine caused nosebleeds. 96

98 Most Important for Nasal Allergy Medicine Not sure 4% 3% Low cost 2% Parents Kids Few side effects 4% 8% Easy to take 7% 3% Complete symptom relief 27% 4 Long lasting relief Fast symptom relief % 35% Q98. In choosing a nasal allergy medicine, which would be the most important to you? N=158 97

99 Pets in Household 10 Percent of respondents % 39% Parents Kids Yes No Not sure Q117a. Do you have pets living in your house? N=158 98

100 Smokers in Household 10 Percent of respondents % 33% 74% 67% Parents Kids Yes, someone smokes No, no one smokes Not sure Q118a. Does anyone in your household smoke? N=158 99

101 Allergies in American Kids: Treatment Survey of Nasal Allergy Sufferers Conducted by Schulman, Ronca & Bucuvalas, Inc. April, 2007 Supported by:

102 Children Diagnosed with Nasal Allergies: Household Screening Not diagnosed, 86% Diagnosed, 14% QA3. How many persons under age 18 live in this household (even if they are not there right now)? QB. Have any of these persons under age 18 been diagnosed by a medical professional as having hay fever, allergic rhinitis, or nasal allergies? QC. How many persons, under age 18 in this household have been diagnosed by a medical professional as having hay fever, allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies? N=7,504 adults in 33,522 households 101

103 Current Nasal Allergies: Household Screening Symtoms only, 14% Medication only, 2% Symptoms and Medication, 8 Neither, 3% QD. Has this person/have these persons had symptoms like sneezing, itching, watery eyes, nasal congestion, or other nasal allergy symptoms in the past 12 months? QE. Does this person/do any of these persons take any medication for their hay fever, rhinitis or nasal allergies? N=6,315 households with allergic rhinitis 102

104 Children with Current Nasal Allergies aged 4 to Percent of respondents % 16% 6% 4% None or more H1. What are the ages of the persons with have fever, allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies? Base: Children diagnosed with allergies and either symptoms in past year or current medication N=

105 Individual Screening for Diagnosis 10 Percent of respondents % 26% 74% 5% Hay Fever Allergic Rhinitis Nasal allergies None of these S1a. Has a doctor or other medical professional ever diagnosed the (AGE) as having.? Base: Household screened as diagnosed and current nasal allergies aged 4 to 17 N=

106 Current Nasal Allergies: Individual Screening Symptoms only, 28% Medication only, 4% Symptoms and Medication, 67% Neither, 2% QS1b. Do you still suffer from hay fever or nasal allergies? S1c. When was the most recent time that you experienced hay fever or symptoms of nasal allergies for a month or longer? QS2. In the past 12 months, have you taken a prescription medication to treat your nasal allergies? N=478 persons diagnosed 105

107 When Diagnosed With Nasal Allergies 2 18% Percent of respondents % 8% 8% 6% 8% 7% 13% 4% 3% Under Not Sure Age (years) Q4. At what age were you first diagnosed with nasal allergies, rhinitis or hay fever? N=

108 Who Diagnosed Nasal Allergies Not sure 2% Other 3% Internal Medicine Pediatrician 42% ENT/OTO 1 Allergist 15% Family Practice 19% General Practice 8% Q5. What was the medical specialty of the doctor who diagnosed your (AGE) with nasal allergies? N=

109 Skin and Blood Tests for Allergies Neither 5 Not sure Blood test only 1 Both 13% Skin test only 24% Q6a. Were you given a skin test to see what you were allergic to? Q6b. Were you given a blood test to see what you were allergic to? Unweighted N=

110 Seasonal or Persistent Allergies Throughout the year, 37% Not sure, Seasonal, 62% Q12. Would you describe your nasal allergies as seasonal or do they occur throughout the year? Unweighted N=

111 Allergy Symptoms Worse During a Particular Season or Time of Year 10 Percent of respondents % 78% 64% All Seasonal Persistent Q12. Would you describe your nasal allergies as seasonal or do they occur throughout the year? Q13a. In the past 12 months, have your nasal allergy symptoms been more frequent or worse during a particular season or time of year? Unweighted N=

112 Season Allergies Are the Worse 10 Percent of respondents % 17% 33% 13% Spring Summer Fall Winter Not Sure 2% Q13b. During what times of the year are your nasal allergies the worse? Base: Worse at certain times Unweighted N=

113 Allergies Worse Outdoors or Inside Same 5 Not sure Inside 3% Outside 46% Q13c. Are your nasal allergies worse when you are outdoors or inside, or is it about the same? Unweighted N=

114 Symptoms During Worst Month Post-nasal drip Facial Pain Headache Awakened / Unable to Sleep Red, itching eyes Repeated Sneezing 9% 1 17% 19% 3% 5% 2% 3% 3 % 7 % 1 2 % 13% 16% 16% 6% 9% 27% 12% 17% 16% 19% 25% 2 26% Every day Most days Respondent report frequency (%) Q14. During the worst one month period in the past year, did you have (symptom) every day, most days a week, a few days a week, a few days a month, less than that, or never? Unweighted N=

115 How Bothersome are Symptoms Dry Cough 15% 38% Runny Nose 23% 25% 47% 39% Ear Pain 18% 19% 33% 4 Extremely Moderately 19% 39% Itching 22% 35% 32% 42% Red, itching eyes 2 35% Repeated Sneezing 16% 13% 32% 37% Rrespondent reported frequency (%) Q15. When you have nasal allergy attacks, how bothersome are the following symptoms usually --- extremely bothersome, moderately bothersome, slightly bothersome, or not bothersome? 114

116 Most Bothersome Symptom Not Sure Dry Cough Itching Ear Pain Watering Eyes Facial Pain Repeated Sneezing Runny Nose Red, itching eyes Post-nasal drip Headache Stuffed up nose 2% 4% 3% 5% 2% 6% 1 12% 8% 8% 13% 28% Rrespondent reported frequency (%) Q16. Which of these symptoms was the most bothersome to you? Base: Had bothersome symptoms. Unweighted N=

117 Degree of Discomfort from Allergies Can't Tolerate 34% Not sure Can Ignore 9% Can Tolerate 56% Q17. In general, when you have a nasal allergy attack would you say that your discomfort is usually something you can ignore, you can t ignore it, but you can tolerate it, or you can t tolerate it without relief? Unweighted N=

118 What Triggers Allergy Symptoms Chemicals 3% Fumes, odors Exercise Tobacco Smoke Perfume 7% 6% 5% 4% Animals Weather 17% 17% Grass 27% Dust 3 Pollen 57% Respondent reported frequency (%) Q19. What things usually trigger or make your nasal allergy symptoms worse? Unweighted N=

119 What Triggers Allergy Symptoms (cont.) Not Sure 6% Other 13% Nothing Emotions 2% Virus or Cold 6% Stress 4% Insects 2% Pollution 8% 5% 1 15% 2 Respondents reported frequency Q19. What things usually trigger or make your nasal allergy symptoms worse? Unweighted N=

120 Productivity and Allergies 10 97% Respondents mean reported productivity (%) % No Symptoms N=395 Symptoms at worst N=397 Q24. Thinking about your productivity on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 means 10 productivity, where would you rank your productivity on days when you don t have nasal allergy symptoms? Q25. Where would you rank your productivity on the same scale of 0 to 100 when your nasal allergies are at their worst? Base: Employed full time Unweighted N=1,

121 Symptoms During Worst Month Miserable Anxious 9% 15% 22% 3 Frequently Sometimes Tired 22% 48% Irritable 2 45% Hyperactive 15% 18% Depressed or blue 7% 19% Respondent reported frequency (%) Q30. During allergy season, how often do you feel (ITEM) frequently, sometimes, rarely or never? Unweighted N=

122 Impact of Allergies on Daily Life Little, 27% Didn't really impact, 23% A lot, 8% Some, 24% Moderate, 17% Q31. During allergy season, would you say the condition impacted your daily life..? Unweighted N=

123 Nasal Allergy Control in Past Week Completely 34% Not sure Poorly controlled 4% Not controlled 3% Well controlled 32% Somewhat controlled 27% Q32. Overall, how well would you say that your nasal allergies have been controlled in the last week? Would you say it was completely controlled, well controlled, somewhat controlled, poorly controlled, or not controlled at all? Unweighted N=

124 Allergy Symptom Severity in Past Week Not sure Severe 6% No symptoms 28% Moderate symptoms 22% Mild symptoms 43% Q33. How would you describe your nasal allergies during the last week? Would you say you had no symptoms, mild symptoms, moderate symptoms, or severe symptoms? Unweighted N=

125 Specialty of Doctor Treating Nasal Allergies Not sure Other 37% ENT 2% Allergist 13% Internal medicine 3% Family practice 3 General practice 14% Respondents reported frequency (%) Q43. What is the medical specialty of the doctor that you see most often for your nasal allergies? Unweighted N=351 Base: See a doctor for nasal care 124

126 Seen Doctor for Nasal Allergies in Past 12 Months No, not seen doctor, 38% Not Sure, Yes, seen doctor, 62% Q42a. Have you seen a health practitioner about your nasal allergies in the past 12 months? Unweighted N =

127 Shots for Nasal Allergies Never, 89% 5 years ago or longer, Past year, 8% 3-4 years, 1-2 years, 2% QN47a. Has your doctor or health practitioner ever given you nasal allergy shots? QN47b. When was the most recent time you had nasal allergy shots? Unweighted N =

128 Drops or Extracts for Nasal Allergies 5 years ago or longer, Never, 86% 3-4 years, 1-2 years, 2% Past year, 12% QN47c. Has your doctor or health practitioner ever given you nasal allergy drops or extracts by mouth or under the tongue to treat your nasal allergies? QN47d. When was the most recent time you had nasal allergy drops or extracts by mouth or under the tongue? Unweighted N =

129 Shown How to Use Nasal Spray 1-2 years, 14% Past year, 25% 3-4 years, 7% Not sure when if ever, 2% 5 years ago or longer, 3% Never, 39% Q48a. Has a health practitioner ever shown you how to use a nasal spray for your nasal allergies? Q48b. When was the most recent time a health practitioner showed you how to use a nasal spray for your nasal allergies? Unweighted N=

130 Follow Health Practitioner s Advice Not sure, All of the time, 39% Never, 3% Rarely, 3% Some of the time, 13% Most of the time, 42% Q49. Would you say that you follow your health practitioner s advice on the management and treatment of your nasal allergies all of the time, most of the time, some of the time, rarely or never? Unweighted N=

131 Satisfaction with Health Practitioner s Management of Your Allergies Very dissatisfied, 2% Very satisfied, 7 Somewhat dissatisfied, 4% Not sure, Somewhat satisfied, 23% Q51. Overall, how satisfied are you with your health practitioner s management and treatment of your nasal allergies? Unweighted N=

132 Changed Doctors due to Dissatisfaction No, 86% Yes, 14% Q52a. Have you ever changed doctors because you were dissatisfied with their management of your nasal allergies? Unweighted N=

133 Seen Specialist for Nasal Allergies Primary doctor is specialist, 13% Not seen specialist, 87% Seen other specialist, 14% Q54a. Have you seen a specialist about your nasal allergies in the past 12 months? Unweighted N=

134 Satisfaction with Specialist s Management of Your Allergies Not Sure, 12% Very satisfied, 65% Somewhat dissatisfied, 4% Very dissatisfied, 4% Somewhat satisfied, 16% Q54c. Overall, how satisfied are you with your specialist s management and treatment of your nasal allergies? Base: Seen specialist other than primary doctor in the past year. Unweighted N=57 133

135 Types of Medications Used for Allergies 10 Percent of respondents % 26% 39% Prescription only Non-prescription only Both 3% Neither Q62. For the current management and treatment of your nasal allergy symptoms do you use prescription medications only, non-prescription medications only, or both? Unweighted N=

136 10 Non-Prescription Medicine for Allergies in Past 4 Weeks Percent of respondents % 5 Yes No Q63a. In the past 4 weeks, have you used any over-the-counter, non-prescription medicine to give you relief from nasal allergy symptoms? Unweighted N=

137 Non-Prescription Medicine for Allergies: Recency of Use Past 6 months, 16% Past year, 1 Not sure, 9% Past 4 weeks, 54% More than a year, 1 Q63a. Q63b. In the past 4 weeks, have you used any over-the-counter, non-prescription medicine to give you relief from nasal allergy symptoms? When was the most recent time that you used an over the counter, non- prescription medicine for relief from nasal allergy symptoms? Unweighted N=

138 Which OTC Medicine Used Not Sure Other Neo-Synephrine Nasalcrom Tavist Chlortrimeton Alavert Actifed Afrin Cold medicines Tylenol Allergy Sudafed Benadryl Claratin 4% 3% 2% 3% % Reported frequency (%) Q63c. What is the name of the over-the-counter medicines you take/took for nasal allergies? Base: Used in past 4 weeks. Unweighted N=

139 Satisfaction with Recent OTC Medicine for Nasal Allergies Not sure, 4% Very satisfied, 37% Very dissatisfied, 5% Somewhat dissatisfied, 7% Somewhat satisfied, 47% Q63f. How satisfied are you with the over-the-counter medicine you used for your nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks? Base: Used OTC for nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks. Unweighted N=

140 Prescription Nasal Spray for Allergies in Past 4 Weeks 10 Percent of respondents % Yes No Not Sure Q64a. In the past 4 weeks, have you used any prescription nasal spray for your nasal allergies? Unweighted N=

141 Prescription Nasal Spray for Allergies: Recency of Use Never, 3 Not sure, More than a year, 15% Past year, 8% Past 6 months, 13% Past 4 weeks, 33% Q64a. In the past 4 weeks, have you used any prescription nasal sprays for your nasal allergies? Q64b. When was the most recent time that you used a prescription nasal spray for your nasal allergies? Unweighted N=

142 Which Prescription Nasal Spray Used Not Sure 8% Other 1 Nasarel Astelin 3% Rhinocort 6% Nasacort 1 Nasonex 37% Flonase 28% Reported frequency (%) Q64c. What is the name of the prescription nasal spray you take/took for nasal allergies? Base: Used in past 4 weeks. Unweighted N=

143 How Many Symptoms Relieved by Nasal Spray Some, 26% None, 4% Most, 44% Not sure, 5% All, 22% Q65. Does your current prescription nasal spray give you relief from all of your symptoms, most symptoms, some symptoms, or no symptoms? Base: Use prescription nasal spray. Unweighted N=

144 How Quickly Does it Relieve 10 Percent of respondents % Within 1 hour 33% 1 1 hour 2 hours 4% 3-4 hours 5-6 hours 7-10 hours 2% hours 5% 1-6 days 1+ week 4% Not Sure Q68. How long does it take for your current prescription nasal spray to begin giving you symptom relief? Unweighted N=

145 Does Effectiveness Wear Off Does not, 38% Not sure, 12% Loses effectiveness, 5 Q69a. Does your current prescription nasal spray lose effectiveness over the course of the day or night, or does it remain as effective as when you first took it? Base: Used prescription nasal spray Unweighted N=

146 When Begins Losing Effectiveness Not sure 2% 24 hours or longer hours 3% hours 18% 8-11 hours 15% 4-7 hours 38% Less than 4 hours 14% Q69b. How long after taking your current nasal allergy medicine does it begin losing effectiveness? Base: Nasal spray loses effectiveness. Unweighted N=66 145

147 Satisfaction with Recent Rx Nasal Spray for Nasal Allergies Very satisfied, 43% Not sure, 2% Very dissatisfied, 5% Somewhat dissatisfied, 6% Somewhat satisfied, 44% Q70a. How satisfied are you with the prescription nasal spray you used for your nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks? Base: Used Rx nasal spray for nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks. Unweighted N=

148 Satisfaction with Rx Nasal Sprays for Nasal Allergies Very satisfied, 35% Not sure, 7% Somewhat satisfied, 42% Very dissatisfied, 6% Somewhat dissatisfied, 1 Q70b. In general, how satisfied have you been with the prescription nasal spray you have used for your nasal allergies in the past? Base: Ever used Rx nasal spray for nasal allergies. Unweighted N=

149 Reason for Not Using Rx Nasal Spray Recently Not Sure 3% Other 25% Hard to use Don't tolerate 3% Don't like sprays 12% Side effects Not effective 5% 7% Not bad enough 13% No symptoms 37% Q71. Why haven t you used a prescription nasal spray you take/took for nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks? Base: Used in past but not past 4 weeks. Unweighted N=

150 10 Other Prescriptions for Allergies in Past 4 Weeks Percent of respondents % 7 Yes No Not Sure Q72a. Have you taken any other prescription medications for your nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks? Unweighted N=

151 Other Prescription Medicine Used Not sure 5% Other 2 Fexofenadine Prednisone/Medrol dose pack Clarinex Claritin Rx 2% 4% 5% Singulair Zyrtec 35% 33% Allegra 14% Q72b. What is the name of the other prescription medicine you take/took for nasal allergies? Base: Used in past 4 weeks. Unweighted N=

152 How Many Symptoms Relieved by Nasal Spray Some, 23% Most, 48% Not Sure, None, All, 27% Q73. Does this prescription medicine give you relief from all of your symptoms, most symptoms, some symptoms, or no symptoms? Base: Use other prescription medicine. Unweighted N=

153 How Quickly Does it Relieve 10 Percent of respondents % 23% 12% 12% 2 Within 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours 4% 3-4 hours 5-6 hours 7-10 hours 4% hours 1-6 days 5% 1+ week Not Sure Q76. How long does it take for this prescription medicine to begin giving you symptom relief? Base: Use other prescription medicine. Unweighted N=

154 Does Effectiveness Wear Off Does not, 54% Not sure, 8% Loses effectiveness, 38% Q77a. Does this prescription medicine lose effectiveness over the course of the day or night, or does it remain as effective as when you first took it? Base: Use other prescription medicine. Unweighted N=

155 When Begins Losing Effectiveness Not sure 14% 24 hours or longer 9% hours 2% hours 19% 8-11 hours 16% 4-7 hours 26% Less than 4 hours 14% Q77b. How long after taking this nasal allergy medicine does it begin losing effectiveness? Base: Other prescription medicine loses effectiveness. Unweighted N=43 154

156 Satisfaction with Other Prescription Medicine for Nasal Allergies Not sure, 3% Very satisfied, 57% Very dissatisfied, 4% Somewhat dissatisfied, 4% Somewhat satisfied, 33% Q78. How satisfied are you with the other prescription medicine you used for your nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks? Base: Used other prescription medicine for nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks. Unweighted N=

157 Medicine for Allergies in Past 4 Weeks Respondents reported frequency (% % OTC 34% Rx Nasal Spray 22% 44% 7 Other Rx Any Rx Any Medication 2 9 % No Medication Q63a. In the past 4 weeks, have you used any over-the-counter, non-prescription medicine to give you relief from nasal allergy Symptoms? Q64a. In the past 4 weeks, have you used any prescription nasal spray for your nasal allergies? Q72a. Have you taken any other prescription medications for your nasal allergies in the past 4 weeks? Unweighted N=