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Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 259 / 590

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Conducir bajo los síntomas de una alergia respiratoria, ¿aumenta el riesgo de sufrir un accidente?

Does driving with the symptoms of a respiratory allergy increase the risk of having an accident?

  • ASí, pero solo durante la primavera debido a la mayor presencia de polen.Yes, but only in spring, because there is more pollen.
  • BNo, el riesgo es el mismo que el de un conductor sin alergia respiratoria.No, the risk is the same as for a driver without a respiratory allergy.
  • CSí, ya que puede verse alterada la capacidad para conducir con seguridad.Yes, because the ability to drive safely may be affected.
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  • CSí, ya que puede verse alterada la capacidad para conducir con seguridad.Yes, because the ability to drive safely may be affected.
Explanation

Sneezing, watery eyes, itchy eyes or a blocked nose can make you lose your vision for a few seconds and reduce your attention. In addition, some antihistamines cause sleepiness. That is why an allergy increases the risk at any time of year, not only in spring.

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