Coincidence of pollen season and coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: less time outdoors - lesser allergy symptoms in 2020.

Zeynep Çelebi Sözener Betül Özdel Öztürk Ömür Aydin Yavuz Selim Demirel Nur Münevver Pınar Sevim Bavbek Betül Ayşe Sin Dilşad Mungan

Published in: Asia Pacific allergy (2021)

Our study showed that spending less time outside during the pollen season and wearing a mask outdoors reduces exposure to pollens and causes a reduction in symptoms. Thus, strict application of measures that cannot be applied in daily practice can make a significant contribution to the management of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
allergic rhinitis
sars cov
healthcare
primary care
sleep quality
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
physical activity
obstructive sleep apnea
depressive symptoms
positive airway pressure
infectious diseases
sleep apnea