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ArticleJournal of public health research2025

Comparative study on severity and preventive behaviors of Japanese cedar pollen allergy during pollen scattering season: Single-center analysis.

Tatsuya Tai, Masahiro Watanabe, Sayaka Yamashita, Keiji Okada, Hiroyuki Namba, Takaaki Yamamoto, Kei Kawada, Takahiro Motoki, Hiroaki Tanaka, Shinji Kosaka

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Tatsuya TaiDepartment of Infection Control Service Office, Kagawa University Hospital, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6252-4366
Masahiro WatanabeDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Shujitsu University, Okayama, Japan.
Sayaka YamashitaDepartment of Pharmacy, Kagawa University Hospital, Japan.
Keiji OkadaApotex Co., Ltd., Apco Onomichi Pharmacy, Hiroshima, Japan.
Hiroyuki NambaAssociation of Pollen Information, Narashino, Chiba, Japan.
Takaaki YamamotoDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy Practice Pedagogy, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Japan.
Kei KawadaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy Practice Pedagogy, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Japan.
Takahiro MotokiDepartment of Pharmacy, Kagawa University Hospital, Japan.
Hiroaki TanakaDepartment of Pharmacy, Kagawa University Hospital, Japan.
Shinji KosakaDepartment of Pharmacy, Kagawa University Hospital, Japan.

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Background: Hay fever cases, driven by factors such as global warming, are increasing globally, with Japanese cedar (JC) pollen being the primary allergen in Japan. While pharmacological therapies are available, their success heavily depends on patients' preventive behaviors, which remain poorly documented. This study examines the relationship between symptom severity and preventive behaviors during the JC pollen season. Design and methods: This single-center, observational study included 161 new patients diagnosed with JC pollen allergy from January to March 2017. Patient data were collected through interviews and analyzed for severity using a five-point symptom scale and total Nasal Symptom Scores. Preventive behaviors, including preemptive antihistamine use, allergen immunotherapy, and pre-season consultations, were evaluated. Time-series analysis assessed trends in severe cases over the pollen season. Results: Patients who sought pre-season consultations were predominantly male ( Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of early preventive measures to reduce symptom severity and improve patient outcomes. Promoting preventive behaviors could alleviate the growing economic burden of hay fever and enhance public health strategies globally.

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hay feverhealth economicsJapanese cedarpollen allergypreventive behaviortime-series analysis

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