Seasonal allergies in Morocco: “A cross-sectional study of prevalence, clinical manifestations and impact on quality of life”.

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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt2025991

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Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, pollen, allergens, population, Morocco

Abstract

Introduction: Seasonal allergies are a public health problem because of their prevalence (with a clear upward trend), their morbidity, their impact on quality of life, and the costs they generate. This immune system reaction is manifested by several symptoms, generally respiratory and cutaneous. 
Objectives: The study aims to identify the prevalence and impact of seasonal allergies in rural and urban settings, and to find out key factors influencing allergy symptoms and quality of life.
Methods: In this context, a questionnaire was carried out among 100 people suffering from seasonal allergies in order to determine its prevalence, causes, symptoms, aggravating factors, and impact on daily life. 
Results: The results showed that seasonal allergy is frequent during the spring season, associated with symptoms of rhinoconjunctivitis. Among the causes of allergy, pollen was found to be the main one, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, and climate change, which could aggravate the situation by increasing the quantity of pollen and prolonging the pollen season. 
Conclusion: This condition requires regular monitoring and treatment, and the results could help the medical profession diagnose and improve allergy sufferers' daily lives.

 

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2025-01-01

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Hanane A, Chadia O, Abdellah M, Abdellah D, Lhoussine B. Seasonal allergies in Morocco: “A cross-sectional study of prevalence, clinical manifestations and impact on quality of life”. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología [Internet]. 2025 Jan. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 5];5:991. Available from: https://sct.ageditor.ar/index.php/sct/article/view/991