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Table 3 Ranking by Country of Lifestyle Impact of Allergies

From: Patient Perceptions of Allergic Rhinitis and Quality of Life: Findings From a Survey Conducted in Europe and the United States

Function or Activity

France

Germany

Italy

Spain

United Kingdom

United States

"When I'm suffering from allergies, I find it difficult to···"

      

   breathe normally

1

1

1

1

1

1

   ···get enough sleep to feel well rested in the morning

2

3

6

4

3

3

   ···fall asleep without trouble

3

5

3

2

5

5

   ···feel well rested during the day

4

4

4

3

7

2

   ···participate in outdoor activities

5

2

2

7

2

4

   ···take part in regular activities at home and at work

6

9

5

8

9

10

   ···sleep without snoring

7

8

11

5

10

8

   ···taste the food I eat

8

11

7

9

11

9

   ···keep my mood up and not feel unhappy or depressed

9

6

10

6

6

6

   ···think clearly

10

7

8

11

4

7

   ···take part in social activities with family and friends

11

10

9

10

8

11

   ···take care of my children

12

12

12

12

12

12