Types of allergies
A survey from 2021 revealed that the most common allergies among U.S adults were pollen allergies, including grass and seasonal allergies, followed by drug allergies and mold allergies. Seasonal allergies, commonly known as hay fever, are more common in the spring and summer but can be experienced year-round. Seasonal allergies can be worse in certain regions depending on the climate, weather, altitude, and flora. In 2023, the U.S cities that were rated the worst for seasonal allergies were Wichita, Kansas, Dallas, Texas, and Scranton, Pennsylvania. The best way to avoid allergies is to identify allergens and then take steps to avoid them. However, when allergens cannot be avoided medication can help to reduce symptoms. Popular allergy medications include antihistamine pills, nasal sprays, and eye drops.Asthma
Allergies are often associated with asthma as the same substances can trigger both allergies and asthma. There is even a type of asthma known as allergic asthma that is triggered by an allergy, for example pollen or mold. In 2021, around 7.7 percent of the U.S. population currently had asthma. Rates of asthma are highest among those aged 20 to 24 years, with around 9.5 percent of those in this age group reporting they currently suffer from asthma. Although asthma attacks are relatively common among those who suffer from asthma and can be a terrifying experience, medication can effectively prevent and treat attacks. In 2021, the death rate from asthma in the United States was just around one per 100,000 population for both males and females.
