{"id":967,"date":"2022-08-08T01:35:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T05:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/?page_id=967"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:50:12","slug":"allergy-facts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/allergy-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Allergies Hero Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AAFA-Website_Secondary_Allergies.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||2%||true|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;1630&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Secondary_pagetitle_BG.png&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_left&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;0%&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;-5%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||5%|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;62px&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;contain&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_left&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8%||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumbs&#8221; module_class=&#8221;bcrumb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-size:16px;||color: #fff;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Main Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||2%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;H1 + Intro Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Allergy Facts, Figures, and Stats<\/h1>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/\">allergy<\/a> occurs when the body\u2019s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. The reactions can range from mild to severe and can cause a medical emergency.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Second paragraph smaller intro text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Allergies, asthma, and several other inflammatory conditions are related: eczema (atopic dermatitis), contact dermatitis, nasal polyps, chronic hives, and various types of food allergies.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding allergic conditions is crucial for effective advocacy and support. By raising awareness and promoting education, we can empower communities to act now to support and improve the health of millions.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;On this page&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5eddf&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#what-is-asthma\">What is an allergy?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#symptoms\">What are examples of allergic conditions?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#rates\">How many people in the U.S. have allergies?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#ed\">How many allergy emergency visits per year?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#deaths\">What is the risk of dying from allergic reaction?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#seasonalrate\">How many people have seasonal allergies?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#skin\">What are allergic skin conditions?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#skinrates\">How many people have allergic skin conditions?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#food\">How common are food allergies?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#drug\">How many people have drug allergies?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#latex\">How many people have latex allergy?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#insect\">How many people have insect allergy?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#polyps\">How many people have nasal polyps?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#costs\">How much do allergic conditions cost the United States each year?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#fact-sheets\">Printable fact sheets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: What is an allergy&#8221; module_id=&#8221;what-is-asthma&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Is an Allergy?<\/h2>\n<p>An\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/\">allergy<\/a>\u00a0is when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen. This reaction causes specific clinical symptoms. The allergen could be something you eat, inhale into your lungs, inject into your body, or touch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An allergic reaction can cause coughing, sneezing, hives, rashes, itchy eyes, a runny nose, swelling, and a scratchy throat. In severe cases, it can cause low blood pressure, breathing trouble, asthma attacks, and even death if not treated promptly and appropriately.<\/li>\n<li>There is no cure for allergies. You can manage allergies with exposure control, prevention, and medical treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;15305,30499&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: Allergy basics&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: List of allergic diseases&#8221; module_id=&#8221;symptoms&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Allergic Diseases?<\/h2>\n<p>Allergic diseases are a set of conditions that happen when an allergen triggers an immune response in the body (called hypersensitivity). The immune response triggers symptoms that can range from mild to severe. Some of these symptoms can cause long-term damage to the body. Many of these conditions are driven by the same inflammation process.<\/p>\n<p>List of allergic conditions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allergic asthma<\/li>\n<li>Allergic rhinitis [rie-NIE-tis] and rhinosinusitis [rie-noh-sigh-nuh-SIGH-tuhss]<\/li>\n<li>Allergic conjunctivitis [kun-junk-tih-VY-tis]<\/li>\n<li>Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) [BRONG-koh-PUL-moh-nair-ee\u00a0 \u00a0ASS-pur-jil-OH-sis]<\/li>\n<li>Allergies (food, medicine, pollen, animal matter, insect stings and bites, mold, latex, and other substances)<\/li>\n<li>Anaphylaxis [anna-fih-LACK-sis]<\/li>\n<li>Atopic dermatitis (eczema)<\/li>\n<li>Cell-mediated food allergies: eosinophilic esophagitis [EE-oh-sin-oh-FILL-ick\u00a0 \u00a0 eh-sof-uh-JIE-tis], food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome [en-tuh-roh-koh-LIE-tis]<\/li>\n<li>Chronic hives (urticaria) [ur-tuh-CAR-ee-uh]<\/li>\n<li>Chronic sinusitis [sigh-nuh-SIGH-tuhs]<\/li>\n<li>Contact dermatitis<\/li>\n<li>Hypereosinophilic syndrome [hie-per-ee-o-SIN-o-phil-ik]<\/li>\n<li>Hypersensitivity pneumonitis [noo-muh-NIE-tis]<\/li>\n<li>Mast cell activation syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Nasal polyps<\/li>\n<li>Occupational asthma or allergy (caused by substances in the workplace)<\/li>\n<li>Systemic mastocytosis [mas-toe-sigh-TOE-siss]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Allergy common (prevalence)&#8221; module_id=&#8221;rates&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How Common Are Allergies?<\/h2>\n<p>Allergies are among the most common, but overlooked, diseases in the United States.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More than 106 million people in the U.S. experience various types of allergies each year. This equals about 31 out of 100 (or 1 out of 3) people in the United States. Common examples include seasonal allergies, eczema, and food allergies.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Nearly 32 out of 100 U.S. adults and more than 30 out of 100 U.S. children have a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;25297,30475&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: Allergy prevalence&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Medical care&#8221; module_id=&#8221;ed&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How Many People Seek Medical Care for Allergies?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Allergic conditions are one of the most common health issues affecting children in the U.S.<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>On average, it is estimated that anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) results in 45,000-50,000 emergency room visits in the United States each year.<sup>4<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>From 2008 to 2016, emergency room visits for anaphylaxis more than doubled.<sup>4<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;30482&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;1&#8243; orientation=&#8221;portrait&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;1 Image: ED visits&#8221; module_id=&#8221;gallery-image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;#gallery-image.et_pb_gallery  {||  margin-right: auto !important;||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Allergy deaths&#8221; module_id=&#8221;deaths&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Do People Die from Allergies?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>While the rates of allergies are steadily rising, the overwhelming majority of allergy emergencies do not result in death. It is rare to die from an allergic reaction \u2013 the probability is very low. Estimates of allergy-related deaths in the U.S. are around 200-500 people per year.<sup>5<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>The most common triggers for serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) are medicines, food, and insect stings.<sup>6<\/sup>\u00a0Medicines cause most allergy-related deaths.<sup>7<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Of people who die from allergic reactions, most are older adults (over age 65) due to allergic reactions to medicines.<sup>7<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;30492,30512&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: Allergy deaths&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Seasonal allergy prevalence&#8221; module_id=&#8221;seasonalrate&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How Common Are Seasonal Allergies?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2024, more than 82 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/allergy-symptoms\/rhinitis-nasal-allergy-hayfever\/\">seasonal allergic rhinitis (seasonal allergies)<\/a>. This equals:\n<ul>\n<li>Around 67 million adults, which is 25 out of 100 adults, and<\/li>\n<li>Around 14 million children, which is 21 out of 100 children.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. This type of rhinitis occurs mainly when pollen from trees (spring), grasses (summer), and weeds (fall) are in the air. People with certain mold allergies may also have seasonal allergies when mold counts increase during wet seasons.<\/li>\n<li>In 2024, non-Hispanic Black adults and non-Hispanic White adults were more likely to have a seasonal allergy than Hispanic and non-Hispanic Asian adults.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;25637,30476&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: Seasonal allergies&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Skin conditions&#8221; module_id=&#8221;skin&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Allergic Skin Conditions?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/allergy-symptoms\/skin-allergies\/\">Allergic skin conditions<\/a>\u00a0are a set of conditions that happen when an allergen triggers an immune response in the body that appears on the skin. Skin allergies\u00a0are driven by inflammation and include eczema (eg-zuh-MUH), hives, chronic hives, and contact allergies.<\/p>\n<h3>Allergic contact dermatitis<\/h3>\n<p>Allergic contact dermatitis is also called contact allergy or skin allergy. It is an allergic reaction on the skin in response to coming in contact with a substance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The most common triggers of allergic contact dermatitis or contact allergies are:<sup>15<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Certain plants (such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac)<sup> 12<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Metals such as nickel or cobalt<\/li>\n<li>Preservatives found in cosmetics, industrial products, and cleaning products<\/li>\n<li>Fragrances used in perfumes, soaps, lotions, and some personal care products<\/li>\n<li>Rubber and plastic products, such as those containing latex<\/li>\n<li>Hair dyes<\/li>\n<li>Skin contact with cockroach or dust mite matter and certain foods may also cause contact dermatitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Atopic dermatitis (eczema)<\/h3>\n<p>Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, a group of chronic skin conditions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Common symptoms of atopic dermatitis include:\n<ul>\n<li>Itchy skin<\/li>\n<li>Skin discoloration\n<ul>\n<li>Redness on lighter skin tones<\/li>\n<li>Darkening (hyperpigmentation) on darker skin tones that may appear brown, purple, gray, or red<\/li>\n<li>Lightening which causes the patch to be a lighter shade than overall skin tone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n<li>Rash that is often dry, flaky, or scaly<\/li>\n<li>Small blisters that ooze and crust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Common triggers of eczema are:<sup>16<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Allergens like pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet (animal) dander<\/li>\n<li>Environmental factors like cold, dry air and air pollution<\/li>\n<li>Certain chemicals, including fragrances and dyes<\/li>\n<li>Certain fabrics, like wool, which can be rough and irritating<\/li>\n<li>Physical and emotional stress<\/li>\n<li>Illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;30471,30472&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: AD eczema&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Skin conditions part 2 &#8211; hives&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Urticaria (hives)<\/h3>\n<p>Hives are itchy raised bumps on the skin called welts or wheals. \u00a0They can range in size and appear anywhere on the body. They can look like bug bites.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hives can be acute (lasting a short time) or chronic (long-lasting). For example, acute urticaria involves skin symptoms for 6 weeks or less and chronic urticaria has skin symptoms for more than 6 weeks.<\/li>\n<li>Urticaria can be spontaneous (with no known cause) or inducible (with a known cause).<\/li>\n<li>The most common triggers for chronic inducible urticaria (CIndU) are pressure, friction or scratching, cold, heat, or sun exposure.<sup>17<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;28059,28053,28052&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;3 Images: Hives&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;selector {|| max-width: none;|| width: 100%;||}||||selector .et_pb_gallery_items {|| display: flex;|| gap: 15px;|| justify-content: center;||}||||selector .et_pb_gallery_item {|| margin: 0px !important;||}||||@media screen and (max-width: 800px) {|| selector .et_pb_gallery_items {|| flex-direction: column;|| align-items: center;|| }|| || selector .et_pb_gallery_item {|| width: 75%;|| }||}&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Skin conditions prevalence&#8221; module_id=&#8221;skinrates&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How Common Are Allergic Skin Conditions?<\/h2>\n<h3>Eczema<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2024, nearly 21 million adults had eczema. This equals around 8 out of 100 adults.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>In 2024, over 9 million children had eczema. This equals around 13 out of 100 children.<sup>2<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Children ages 6 to 11 are most likely to have eczema.<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-Hispanic Black adults in the U.S. are more likely to have eczema than adults of other races and ethnicities.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Female adults and children are more likely to have eczema than males.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;25302,30473&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: Eczema prevalence&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Skin conditions prevalence part 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Chronic Hives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Chronic hives affect up to 2 out of 100 people.<sup>17<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Chronic hives can affect up to 5 out of 100 children.<sup>\u00a017<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>While chronic hives impact children, on average symptoms start around age 40.<sup>17<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Females are more likely to have chronic hives than males.<sup>\u00a017<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>As many as 30 out of 100 people with chronic hives have both spontaneous and inducible hives.<sup>17<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Allergies (Contact Dermatitis)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact allergies (contact dermatitis) affect about 20 out of 100 people.<sup>18<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Females are more likely to have contact allergies than males.<sup>18<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>People in jobs like health care, hairdressing, painting, metal working, and cleaning are more likely to have contact allergies because of their frequent contact with allergens.<sup>19<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Food allergy prevalence&#8221; module_id=&#8221;food&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How Common Are Food Allergies?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>As of 2024, nearly 22 million people have food allergies in the U.S. This equals about 6 out of 100 people.<sup>1,2<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>About 18 million (7 out of 100) U.S. adults have food allergies.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>About 4 million (5 out of 100) U.S. children have food allergies.<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In 2024, 10 out of 100 non-Hispanic Black adults had food allergies, compared to 6 out of 100 non-Hispanic White adults.<sup>1<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Food allergy has increased among U.S. children over the past 20 years, with the greatest increase in Black children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;25295,30483&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: Food allergy prevalence&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Food allergy part 2 top allergens&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nine foods cause most\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/food-allergies\/\">food allergy<\/a> They are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.<\/li>\n<li>Milk is the most common food allergen for children, followed by egg and peanut.<sup>21<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Shellfish is the most common food allergen for adults, followed by peanut and tree nut.<sup>21<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;30498,30497&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: Food allergy top allergens&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Drug allergy prevalence&#8221; module_id=&#8221;drug&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How Common Are Drug Allergies?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>For every 100 adverse reactions to drugs, between 5 to 10 are from allergic reactions.<sup>22<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>For every 100 hospital admissions in the United States, between 3 to 6 are caused by adverse drug reactions.<sup>23<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>The most commonly reported\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/medicine-drug-allergy\/\">drug allergy<\/a>\u00a0is to penicillin, with up to 10 out of 100 people saying they are allergic to this type of drug. However, less than 10 out of 100 of these people (or less than 1 out of 100 of the total population) are actually allergic to penicillin drugs when evaluated for these allergies.<sup>24<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;28881&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;1&#8243; orientation=&#8221;portrait&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;1 Image: Drug allergy&#8221; module_id=&#8221;gallery-image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Latex allergy prevalence&#8221; module_id=&#8221;latex&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How Common Is Latex Allergy?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>About 4 out of 100 people have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/latex-allergy\/\">latex allergy<\/a>.<sup>25<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Latex allergy is more common in certain occupations, especially with frequent use and exposure to powdered latex gloves (such as health care and dental workers). Approximately 10 out of 100 health care workers have a latex allergy.<sup>25<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;25635&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;1&#8243; orientation=&#8221;portrait&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;1 Image: Latex allergy&#8221; module_id=&#8221;gallery-image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Insect allergy prevalence&#8221; module_id=&#8221;insect&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How Common Are Insect Allergies?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/insect-allergy\/\">Insect stings, bites or \u201cdebris\u201d<\/a>\u00a0can trigger an allergic reaction in people.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insect sting allergies affect about 3 out of 100 people in the U.S.<sup>26<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>The most common stinging insects that cause allergic reactions are bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire ants.<\/li>\n<li>In the United States between 2011 \u2013 2021, there were a total of 788 deaths from hornet, wasp, and bee stings with an average of 72 deaths per year. Overall, 84 out of every 100 of these deaths occurred among males.<sup>27<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Dust mite allergy affects 20 million people in the U.S.<sup>28<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Cockroaches and dust mites may also cause nasal or skin allergy symptoms. They may be the most common cause of year-round allergic asthma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;25634,25636&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: Insect allergy prevalence&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Nasal polyps prevalence&#8221; module_id=&#8221;polyps&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>How Common Are Nasal Polyps?<\/h2>\n<p>Nasal polyps can develop from chronic (long-term) inflammation and swelling in the sinuses. People with respiratory diseases \u2013 such as asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis, or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) \u2013 have a greater chance of having nasal polyps.<sup>29<\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nasal polyps can be associated with <strong>chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>CRS is a common medical condition that affects up to 12 out of 100 adults. In the U.S., this equals about 32 million adults.<sup>30,31<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>There are 2 major types of CRS, divided based on the presence or absence of nasal polyps (NP):\n<ul>\n<li>Chronic rhinosinusitis\u00a0<em>with <\/em>nasal polyps (CRSwNP)<\/li>\n<li>Chronic rhinosinusitis\u00a0<em>without <\/em>nasal polyps (CRSsNP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Up to 30 out of 100 people with CRS have nasal polyps. In the U.S., this equals about 10 million adults.<sup>29 <\/sup><\/li>\n<li>As many as 67 out of 100 people with nasal polyps also have asthma.<sup>32<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Nasal polyps are rare in children. On average, people with nasal polyps are diagnosed between ages 40 and 60 years.<sup>29<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Men are more likely than women to develop nasal polyps. Some studies report that for every 2 women affected by nasal polyps, there are 3 men affected by nasal polyps.<sup>29<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;25300,30477&#8243; posts_number=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Images: Nasal polyps prevalence&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;flip&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;150ms&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text: Allergy costs&#8221; module_id=&#8221;costs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Costs of Allergies and Related Allergic Conditions?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The cost of <strong>nasal allergies<\/strong> is between $3 billion and $4 billion each year.<sup>8<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>A 2025 study estimates that <strong>food allergies<\/strong> may cost the United States nearly $371 billion per year.<sup>9<\/sup><\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact allergies <\/strong>cost the United States around $1.5 billion per year in direct medical costs.<sup>10<\/sup><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eczema<\/strong> costs the United States around $5 billion per year.<sup>11<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>This estimate includes direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include office visits, prescription medications, hospital visits, and emergency department visits. Indirect costs include lost workdays or reduced productivity.<\/li>\n<li>Compared to adults without eczema, adults with eczema pay $4,979 more per year for health care costs.<sup>12<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>$2,381 of the annual health care costs for adults with eczema can be linked directly to eczema-related expenses.<sup>12<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chronic hives <\/strong>cost the United States an estimated $244 million each year.<sup>13<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>For every $100 spent on chronic hives, $63 are from medication expenses.<sup>13<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>For every $100 spent on chronic hives, $16 come from missing work.<sup>13<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Researchers estimate that <strong>nasal polyps<\/strong> cost the U.S. health care system $5.7 billion per year.<sup>14<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual health care costs for people with nasal polyps are $11,057 higher than for people without chronic rhinosinusitis. This equals about $30 more each day per year.<sup>14<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Download PDF w\/brushstroke&#8221; module_id=&#8221;fact-sheets&#8221; module_class=&#8221;clearfix&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#008C99&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/small_swoosh_BG.png&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Download Fact Sheet PDFs<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aafa-allergy-facts-and-figures.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allergy Facts and Figures<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 1px; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf-24x24-2.png\" alt=\"Download PDF\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aafa-allergic-skin-conditions-facts-and-figures.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allergic Skin Conditions Facts and Figures<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 1px; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf-24x24-2.png\" alt=\"Download PDF\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aafa-nasal-polyps-facts-and-figures.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nasal Polyps Facts and Figures<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 1px; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf-24x24-2.png\" alt=\"Download PDF\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Medical Review&#8221; module_class=&#8221;med-rev clearfix&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#008C99&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<small>Last updated April 2026.<\/small><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x4c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Accordion &#8211; References&#8221; module_id=&#8221;references&#8221; module_class=&#8221;accord pa-accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; closed_toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; body_link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#008C99|&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2%||false|false&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;.et_pb_toggle_title:before {|| font-size: 20px;|| position: absolute;|| color: #FFFFFF;|| font-family: ETmodules !important;|| font-weight: 400 !important;|| content: %22%924c%22 !important;|| right: 2% !important;|| display: inline-block !important;||}||.accord .et_pb_toggle_content {|| color: #008c99;|| font-size: 16px;|| font-weight: 500;||}&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Closed&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;References&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Bottoms-McClain, L., Giri, A., &amp; Ng, A. 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Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Asthma. <em>The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice<\/em>, <em>9<\/em>(3), 1133\u20131141. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jaip.2020.09.063\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jaip.2020.09.063<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Print&#8221; module_id=&#8221;print&#8221; module_class=&#8221;clearfix&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;5156&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/allergy-facts\/print\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Print post\"><svg class=\"WP-PrintIcon wp-print-icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 2h8v4H6z\" \/><path d=\"M3 7h14v7h-3v-3H6v3H3z\" \/><path d=\"M6 12h8v6H6z\" \/><\/svg> Print post<\/a> [\/et_pb_code][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x4c;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Accordions&#8221; module_class=&#8221;accord&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; closed_toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; closed_toggle_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#008C99|&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2%||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Closed Accordion&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:none;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Is an Allergy?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An <a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/\">allergy<\/a> is when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen. This reaction causes specific clinical symptoms. The allergen could be something you eat, inhale into your lungs, inject into your body, or touch.<\/li>\n<li>An allergic reaction can cause coughing, sneezing, hives, rashes, itchy eyes, a runny nose, swelling, and a scratchy throat. In severe cases, it can cause low blood pressure, breathing trouble, asthma attacks, and even death if not treated promptly and appropriately.<\/li>\n<li>There is no cure for allergies. You can manage allergies with exposure control, prevention, and medical treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Allergies are among the country\u2019s most common, but overlooked, diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How Common Are Allergies?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More than 106 million people in the U.S. experience various types of allergies each year. This equals about 31 out of 100 (or 1 out of 3) people in the United States. Common examples include seasonal allergies, eczema, and food allergies.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Nearly 32 out of 100 U.S. adults and more than 30 out of 100 U.S. children have a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How Many People Seek Medical Care for Allergies?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allergic conditions are one of the most common health issues affecting children in the U.S.<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>On average, it is estimated that anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) results in 45,000-50,000 emergency room visits in the United States each year.<sup>4<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>From 2008 to 2016, emergency room visits for anaphylaxis more than doubled.<sup>4<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do People Die from Allergies?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>While the rates of allergies are steadily rising, the overwhelming majority of allergy emergencies do not result in death. It is rare to die from an allergic reaction \u2013 the probability is very low. Estimates of allergy-related deaths in the U.S. are around 200-500 people per year.<sup>5<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>The most common triggers for serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) are medicines, food, and insect stings.<sup>6<\/sup> Medicines cause most allergy-related deaths.<sup>7<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Of people who die from allergic reactions, most are older adults (over age 65) due to allergic reactions to medicines.<sup>7<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Are the Costs of Allergies?&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The cost of nasal allergies is between $3 billion and $4 billion each year.<sup>8<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>A 2025 study estimates that food allergies may cost the United States nearly $371 billion per year.<sup>9<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What Are Indoor and Outdoor Allergies?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indoor and outdoor allergies can lead to sinus swelling\/pain, itchy\/watery eyes, runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Airborne allergens can cause seasonal (sometimes called \u201chay fever\u201d) or perennial (called \u201cpersistent\u201d) allergies.<\/li>\n<li>Many people with allergies often have more than one type of allergy. The most common indoor\/outdoor allergy triggers are:\u00a0<a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/tree-pollen-allergy\/\">tree pollen<\/a>, <a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/grass-pollen-allergy\/\">grass pollen<\/a>, <a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy\/ragweed-pollen\/\">weed pollen<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/mold-allergy\/\">mold spores<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/insect-allergy\/dust-mite-allergy\/\">dust mites<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/insect-allergy\/cockroach-allergy\/\">cockroaches<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pet-dog-cat-allergies\/\">cat and dog dander<\/a>,\u00a0and rodent dander.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How Common Are Seasonal Allergies?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2024, more than 82 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with <a href=\"\/allergies\/allergy-symptoms\/rhinitis-nasal-allergy-hayfever\/\">seasonal allergic rhinitis (seasonal allergies)<\/a>. This equals around 67 million adults, which is 25 out of 100 adults, and around 14 million children, which is 21 out of 100 of children.<sup>1,2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Seasonal allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. This type of rhinitis occurs mainly when pollen from trees (spring), grasses (summer), and weeds (fall) are in the air. People with certain mold allergies may also have seasonal allergies when mold counts increase during wet seasons.<\/li>\n<li>In 2024, non-Hispanic Black adults and non-Hispanic White adults were more likely to have a seasonal allergy than Hispanic and non-Hispanic Asian adults.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>The same triggers for indoor\/outdoor allergies can also cause\u00a0<a href=\"\/allergies\/allergy-symptoms\/eye-allergy-conjunctivitis\/\">eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis)<\/a>. Pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds tend to cause most eye allergy reactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How Common Are Skin Allergies?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<a href=\"\/allergies\/allergy-symptoms\/skin-allergies\/\">Skin allergies<\/a> include skin inflammation, eczema, hives, chronic hives, and contact allergies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2024, over 20 million adults had eczema. This equals around 8 out of 100 adults.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>In 2024, over 9 million children had eczema. This equals around 13 out of 100 children.<sup>2<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Children ages 6 to 11 are most likely to have eczema.<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Chronic hives affect up to 2 out of 100 people.<sup>10<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Chronic hives can affect up to 5 out of 100 of children.<sup> 10<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Females are more likely to have chronic hives than males.<sup> 10<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Contact allergies affect about 20 out of 100 people.<sup>11<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>The most common causes of contact allergies are nickel, other metals (such as cobalt), certain plants (such as poison ivy, poison oaks, and poison sumac), fragrance, hair dyes, and other chemical compounds found in personal care products.<sup>11<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Plants like poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are the most common skin contact allergy triggers and cause symptoms a few days after exposure.<sup>12<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Skin contact with metals (such as nickel), hair dyes, preservatives, fragrances, sunscreens, cockroaches and dust mites, certain foods, and\/or latex may also cause skin allergy symptoms.<sup>13<\/sup><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How Common Are Food Allergies?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]Nine foods cause most <a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/food-allergies\/\">food allergy<\/a> reactions. They are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As of 2024, nearly 22 million people have food allergies in the U.S. This equals about 6 out of 100 people.<sup>1,2<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>About 18 million (7 out of 100) U.S. adults have food allergies.<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>About 4 million (5 out of 100) U.S. children have food allergies.<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In 2024, 10 out of 100 non-Hispanic Black adults had food allergies, compared to 6 out of 100 non-Hispanic White adults.<sup>1<\/sup>\n<ul>\n<li>Food allergy has increased among U.S. children over the past 20 years, with the greatest increase in Black children.<sup>14<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Milk is the most common food allergen for children, followed by egg and peanut.<sup>15<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Shellfish is the most food common allergen for adults, followed by peanut and tree nut.<sup>15<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Sesame is a rising food allergy. It impacts an estimated 1 out of 1,000 people in the United States.<sup>16<\/sup>\u00a0It was declared a major allergen in the United States in 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How Common Are Drug Allergies?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For every 100 adverse reactions to drugs, between 5 to 10 are from allergic reactions.<sup>17<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>For every 100 hospital admissions in the United States, between 3 to 6 are caused by adverse drug reactions.<sup>18<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>The most commonly reported <a href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/medicine-drug-allergy\/\">drug allergy<\/a> is to penicillin, with up to 10 out of 100 people saying they are allergic to this type of drug. 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