Common allergic reactions among adults with allergies U.S. 2021 | Statista

A 2021 survey reported that, of the adults who said they had an allergy, two-thirds experienced an allergic reaction in the eyes such as itchiness or tearing. In addition, over half of adults had nasal allergies. This statistic illustrates the percentage of adults in the United States with allergies who had select allergic reactions as of 2021.

Percentage of adults in the United States with allergies who had select allergic reactions as of 2021

Characteristic	Percentage of adults
Eye allergies (itchy watery eyes; tearing; irritaion of the eyes)	67%
Rhinitis/nasal allergies (itchy. runny nose; sneezing; congestion)	58%
Sinusitis (postnasal drip; congestion; swelling around the eyes, cheeks, nose, forehead; reducedtaste or smell)	47%
Skin allergies (rashes, hives, blistering, itching, swelling)	46%
GI symptoms (stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating)	15%
Anaphylaxis (skin allergies; swelling of lips, tongue, throat; trouble breathing; GI symptoms; a sense of impending doom)	14%
Do not experience any of the listed allergic reactions	8%
Other allergic reactions (asthma attacks, chronic coughing, ulcers, dry eye)	2%

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Release date

May 2021

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Region

United States

Survey time period

May 3, 2021

Number of respondents

2,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

59% of adults surveyed had allergies

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "What type of allergic reactions do you experience?"

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