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Yes, since the ability to drive safely may be impaired.
Driving while experiencing the effects of a respiratory allergy can be very risky, since common allergy symptoms such as fatigue, constant sneezing, blurred vision and watery eyes can significantly affect the ability to drive safely. These symptoms can lead to errors in judging distances and a reduction in concentration in traffic, which increases the risk of accidents. In addition, many antihistamine medicines used to treat allergy symptoms can cause drowsiness, which adds a further risk factor. Drowsiness reduces the driver's attention and concentration, which can be especially dangerous at the wheel.
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Yes, since the ability to drive safely may be impaired.
No, the risk is the same as for a driver without a respiratory allergy.
Yes, but only in spring due to the higher presence of pollen.
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