Seiyu Announces Results of Hay Fever Survey of More than 300 Women.Tokyo, Japan, Feb 6, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) ) - The Seiyu, a leading Japanese retailer, announced on February 3 the results of its latest survey on hay fever hay fever, seasonal allergy causing inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes. It is characterized by itching about the eyes and nose, sneezing, a profuse watery nasal discharge, and tearing of the eyes. . The company surveyed 312 married women via the Internet from January 24 to 25. Of the respondents, about 50% said that they have hay fever. Further, about 40% answered that they have already had allergic al·ler·gic adj. 1. Of, caused, or characterized by an allergy. 2. Having an allergy or exhibiting an allergic reaction to a substance. allergic pertaining to or caused by allergy. symptoms so far this year. When asked about the measures they usually take to counter hay fever, about 70% cited face masks Face mask The simplest way of delivering a high level of oxygen to patients with ARDS or other low-oxygen conditions. Mentioned in: Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome and eyedrops, followed by drugs (51.7%) and nasal drops (50.3%). Regarding anti-hay fever items, about 20% of the respondents are interested in sprays that prevent pollen from entering a room. In terms of the amount of expenditures for anti-hay fever products they purchase, about 40% answered that they spend about 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen ($8.40-25.20) per month. In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , the percentage of those who answered 5,000 yen to 10,000 yen ($42-84) increased to 9% this year from 2% last year. When asked about what products they want to use, the respondents mentioned powerful drugs and agents that cure hay fever, and face masks that can completely cover a face or does not mist up glasses. Copyright [c] 2006 Japan Corporate News Network. All rights reserved. |
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