Overview

• A recent survey by AOK-Bundesverband found that 36% of Germans are clinically diagnosed with allergies, with pollen being the most common trigger.
• Among allergy sufferers, 70% report limitations in daily activities, particularly outdoor activities (62%), sports (43%), and sleep (42%).
• Approximately 5% of those affected experienced work or educational absences due to allergy symptoms in the past year.
• Experts warn that climate change, through earlier blooming periods and extended pollen seasons, is contributing to an increase in allergy prevalence.
• Treatment options include antihistamines, immunotherapy, and practical measures like washing hair before bedtime to reduce pollen exposure.