biospaceMarch 28, 2018
Tag: allergies
Every spring, allergies take control of the lives of millions of Americans, affecting their work, their family time and even how well they sleep at night. Something else affects those millions of allergy sufferers, according to a new survey: big misconceptions about allergies that may keep people from getting needed relief.
To help put those misconceptions about allergies to rest, Sanofi US is teaming up with science educator and television personality Adam Savage, along with allergist Dr. Neeta Ogden, to dispel them with credible information. The goal: help the 50 million allergy sufferers in America1 get the facts they need to understand and treat their allergies and take back control of their lives.
"There are misconceptions that exist about many topics in life that people just accept as the truth, and allergies are no different. My mission is to challenge those misconceptions and really get to the bottom of them using science and logic," said Savage, best known as former co-host/executive producer of the Discovery Channel series Mythbusters. "By shining a light on these misconceptions, I hope to inspire allergy sufferers to be more curious about their condition and figure out the best way to manage it based on real facts."
New Data Exposes Allergy Misconceptions
Sanofi conducted a survey in early 2018, just before the start of the allergy season. The results underscore just how much misunderstanding exists about one of the most common chronic diseases in the nation.1 According to the survey:
"I often hear allergy misconceptions first-hand from my patients. I also hear many of them say they do the same thing every year when it comes to managing their symptoms, even if they don't think it's working well enough," says Dr. Ogden, an adult and pediatric allergist, asthma specialist and immunologist. "It's important for allergy sufferers to break this cycle by learning more about this condition and being prepared to manage it as early on as possible by finding a treatment that works for them."
Sanofi is a Leader in Allergy Management
Sanofi has a long-standing commitment to helping allergy sufferers. The company makes three allergy products that are available over-the-counter at pharmacies, at full prescription strength.
About the Survey
This online survey of 1,000 U.S. allergy sufferers ages 18 and over was fielded from January 28, 2018 to February 7, 2018 by Toluna. Allergy sufferers are defined as those who suffer from indoor or outdoor, seasonal or year-round allergies. In order to have qualified for this survey, respondents must have suffered from allergies in the past 12 months and must have done something to prevent or manage their allergy symptoms.
About Sanofi
Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe.
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1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Allergies. Available online at https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/ToolsTemplates/EntertainmentEd/Tips/Allergies.html. Accessed February 13, 2018.
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