Can Allergies Impact Workplace Performance?

There are many illnesses that wreak havoc in the workplace in the fall. Cold, flu, COVID, and whether you realize it or not, allergies. It can be easy to shrug off allergies as itching and sneezing, but it can cause more trouble than expected when not addressed.

Presenteeism

Presenteeism is when an employee is physically at work, but not able to give their all. Allergies can cause tiredness, headaches, and the typical symptoms like congestion, cough, runny nose, and more – and certain antihistamines can cause drowsiness on top of it. All of these can lead to being present but not working at top levels.

Absenteeism

Allergies also cause absenteeism, where employees take a sick day due to their symptoms. The onslaught of symptoms can be debilitating, especially if they are also dealing with other allergy-related conditions at the same time.

Related conditions

Beyond just allergic rhinitis, allergy can be the underlying cause of a multitude of related conditions, like:

• Sinusitis
• Migraines and headaches
• Asthma
• Eczema and atopic dermatitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome

When exposed to allergens, inflammation rises in the body, and it can trigger these conditions, among others. Treating the cause of allergy can positively impact these conditions, too.

Treatment Options

While treating the symptoms can help employees feel better temporarily, they’ll continue to feel sick every time they are exposed to that allergen. That can add up to months of presenteeism and absenteeism over their career. This blog dives into the financial impact of this on a business.

Immunotherapy is the only option for treating the cause of allergies, and Allergychoices advocates for treating with allergy drop immunotherapy following The La Crosse Method™ Protocol. It’s a safe and effective option that trains the body to not react when exposed to allergens.

Employees like allergy drops because they are easy and make them feel better. Businesses like allergy drops because their employees stay at work, feeling better. A bonus – allergy drops can be taken wherever the patient is, so they don’t have to miss work for appointments.

Interested in learning more about allergy drops for your employees? Check out Allergychoices’ Allergy Control Program. If you’re looking for treatment for yourself, find a provider near you that offers testing and treatment.