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Table 3 Main effects of having an allergy

From: Living with severe allergy: an Anaphylaxis Campaign national survey of young people

 

N (%)

Carry an epinephrine auto- injector

444 (85)

Difficulty travelling/going on overnight trips

239 (46)

I have found it difficult socialising and going out with friends/found it difficult making friends/getting a boyfriend or girlfriend

202 (39)

My parents have become over-protective of me

143 (28)

Restricted diet/problems with eating out

97 (19)

I found it difficult moving away from home

47 (9)