Allergy Statistics in the US
An allergy is an overactive response from the immune system after exposure to an allergen. If you have seasonal or environmental allergies, this can cause symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, nasal inflammation, and itchy and red eyes. If you have severe allergies to food, medications, insect or latex, it can lead to life-threatening symptoms that affect multiple body organs, including the skin, respiratory system, stomach and heart.
Several conditions fall under the umbrella of allergies, including allergic rhinitis (sometimes called “hay fever”), food allergies, anaphylaxis, allergic skin conditions, and allergic asthma.
Allergy Stats with References
- 82 MILLION are diagnosed with year-round allergies
- 40-60 MILLION living in the U.S. have allergic rhinitis
- 3.6 WORK DAYS missed each year on average due to allergic rhinitis
- $18 BILLION annual healthcare costs
- >80% of asthma patients also have allergic rhinitis
- 1 parent with allergies = children 30-50% more likely to have allergies
- 2 parents with allergies = children 60-80% more likely to have allergies
