Survey uncovers how summertime congestion and illness can interfere with outdoor fun

For many, the battle with nasal congestion can linger beyond spring allergy season and into the summer months. As the first day of summer approaches, the makers of ARM & HAMMER™ Simply Saline™, the #1 brand of saline-based nasal mists, conducted a nationwide survey to uncover how summertime congestion and illness can interfere with outdoor fun and family vacations. The survey of 1,000 people revealed the following results:

• More than half of those surveyed (51%) admitted they had caught a summer cold in the past year
• A 65% majority were unaware that the types of viruses most often associated with winter colds are different from the types of viruses that are most associated with summer colds
• 45% said that being congested or having cold-like symptoms would prevent them from going outside on a nice summer day
• One in four surveyed shared that they'd likely skip a day at the beach or pool (29%) or sporting event (25%) because of congestion or a summer cold
• Interestingly, women were more likely to say they would skip a sporting event, while men would be most likely to skip a day at the beach or pool
• Willingness to go outdoors while under the weather varied greatly across the country, with half of those in the West (51%) and South (50%) claiming that congestion/illness in the summer would prevent them from going outdoors, while significantly smaller percentages shared the same sentiment in the Northeast (40%) and Midwest (35%)

When asked about clearing their congestion, 56% of those surveyed said they were aware that using a drug-free saline spray could naturally help clear nasal congestion, moisturize nasal passageways and could be used every day. Dr. Travis Stork, ER physician and host of the Emmy^® award-winning talk show "The Doctors," agrees, adding that, "Many adults are congested year-round, and using drug-free products derived from natural ingredients can be an extremely effective way to clear nasal congestion without side effects."