Allergies and Asthma

• 90 percent of children and over 50 percent of adults with asthma also have allergies.
• 40 percent of people with allergies also have asthma.
• For people with asthma, allergy immunotherapy can reduce reliance on allergy and asthma medication.

Seasonal Allergies

• Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can be caused by pollen, mold, dust mites, animal dander or other allergens. Symptoms can include sneezing, congestion, chronic cough, runny nose or itchy nose, throat, eyes and ears.
• Allergy shots (immunotherapy) can reduce seasonal allergy symptoms.
• Controlling allergy symptoms can prevent sinusitis.
• Children who receive allergy shots are less likely to develop new allergies or asthma.