Table 3 Most frequent or troublesome symptoms and their occurrence

Most frequently experienced symptoms

   Stuffy, blocked nose or congestion

26*

47

34*

39

   Sneezing

32*

47

38

42

   Red, watery, itchy, or puffy eyes

37*

20

27

30

   Coughing

23*

40

27*

37

Most troublesome symptoms

   Stuffy, blocked nose or congestion

10

13*

13

12

   Red, watery, itchy, or puffy eyes

16*

4

10

10

   Wheezing

17

16

16

17

   Shortness of breath

18

17

21*

15

   Coughing

9*

19

11*

17

Extent and duration of symptoms

   Just during allergy season

32*

47

40

39

   Consistently throughout year

27*

23

27*

23

   Throughout year, but more during season

39*

28

31*

36