{"id":32528,"date":"2021-05-10T15:18:52","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T19:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=32528"},"modified":"2025-04-08T12:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T16:10:40","slug":"allergy-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/allergy-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy survey: How do allergies affect quality of life?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/allergy-facts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAFA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) defines an allergy as an immune system reaction to a foreign substance (allergen). A reaction could occur after an allergen is eaten, inhaled, injected, or touched. Allergic reactions vary from ear, nose, and throat symptoms to skin and gastrointestinal problems. For <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, SingleCare conducted a survey of 2,000 adults to learn more about common allergies in the U.S. and how they affect the quality of life for Americans today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key findings of our allergy survey:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#most-common-allergies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59% have allergies. Pollen allergies are most common.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#drug-allergies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penicillin and antibiotics are the most common drug allergies.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#allergic-reactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14% have experienced anaphylaxis.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#hospitalizations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14% have been hospitalized due to an allergic reaction.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#allergy-comorbidities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69% have a co-occurring health condition with or because of allergies.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#quality-of-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82% report allergies affect their quality of life.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#effects-on-everyday-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41% report allergies affect their sleep and overall mood.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#allergy-medicine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78% take allergy medicine; 50% of which take antihistamines.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#allergy-treatment-costs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61% spend less than $300 per year on allergy treatments.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#allergy-epidemic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60% believe interventions could be used to improve the allergy epidemic.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#covid-vs-allergies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11% mistook COVID-19 symptoms and allergy symptoms in the past year.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <a href=\"#allergy-stats-by-sex\">See allergy statistics in males and females<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"#allergy-stats-by-age\">See allergy statistics by age<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"most-common-allergies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59% have allergies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies are common with more than 50 million Americans experiencing allergies each year. It\u2019s the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. More than half (59%) of the 2,000 survey respondents reported having some type of allergy. Of those with allergies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44% have pollen allergies (includes grass and seasonal allergies)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% have a drug allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14% have a mold allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12% have a pet allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11% have a food allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7% have an insect allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% have a latex allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% have an allergy not listed above (chemicals, dust)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Most-Common-Allergies.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32568 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Most-Common-Allergies.png\" alt=\"Chart illustrating the most common allergies\" width=\"1414\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Most-Common-Allergies.png 1414w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Most-Common-Allergies-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Most-Common-Allergies-1024x340.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Most-Common-Allergies-768x255.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"drug-allergies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penicillin and antibiotics are the most common drug allergy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/conditions-and-treatments\/allergies\/drug-allergy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAAAI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) lists the following types of medications as the most common drugs to produce allergic reactions. It explains that the likelihood of developing drug allergies is higher when a medication is taken frequently, when it is applied to the skin, or given by injection rather than taken orally. Of the survey takers with a drug allergy, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/penicillin-allergy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">penicillin and related antibiotics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were the most common.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18% are allergic to penicillin and related antibiotics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12% are allergic to drugs not listed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% are allergic to antibiotics containing sulfonamides (sulfa drugs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7% are allergic to aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% are allergic to anticonvulsants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% are allergic to chemotherapy drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug allergies were most commonly reported by respondents 65 years old and older (17%) and females (19%). Of the respondents who reported having a drug allergy, 35% also reported they had asthma and 60% also reported they have had anaphylaxis. Two-thirds (36%) of those with a drug allergy believe that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/antibiotic-stewardship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">limiting unnecessary use of antibiotics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could improve the allergy epidemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"allergic-reactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14% have experienced anaphylaxis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/pink-eye-vs-allergies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye reactions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to allergens were the most commonly reported symptoms in our allergy survey followed by nasal allergies, sinusitis, and skin reactions. Fourteen percent of respondents also reported having <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/conditions-and-treatments\/allergies\/anaphylaxis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anaphylaxis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction most commonly as a result of food, insect stings, drugs, and latex allergies. This type of reaction can affect multiple parts of the body at once and requires immediate medical treatment. It is typically treated with an injection of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/epipen-2-pak\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">epinephrine (EpiPen)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67% experience eye allergies (itchy, watery eyes; tearing; irritation of the eyes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58% experience rhinitis\/nasal allergies (itchy, runny nose; sneezing; congestion)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47% experience sinusitis (postnasal drip; congestion; swelling around the eyes, cheeks, nose, forehead; reduced taste or smell)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46% experience skin allergies (rashes, hives, blistering, itching, swelling)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% experience GI symptoms (stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14% experience anaphylaxis (skin allergies; swelling of lips, tongue, throat; trouble breathing; GI symptoms; a sense of impending doom)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8% do not experience any of the listed allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% experience other allergic reactions (asthma attacks, chronic coughing, ulcers, dry eye)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A separate study by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/anaphylaxis-in-america\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAFA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that anaphylaxis is common as it occurs in 1 in 50 Americans but most likely closer to 1 in 20 adults. However, this AAFA also reported that most patients are underprepared for this type of reaction. People with allergies, asthma, and\/or a family history of anaphylaxis are at a higher risk for anaphylaxis, and those who have experienced anaphylaxis are at an increased risk of having another anaphylaxis reaction. It\u2019s important for at-risk individuals to always carry injectable epinephrine with them, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/epipen-instructions-information\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know how to use it properly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and have an emergency action plan in the event of a serious allergic reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergic-Reactions.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32570 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergic-Reactions.png\" alt=\"Chart illustrating the most common types of allergic reactions and allergy symptoms\" width=\"1414\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergic-Reactions.png 1414w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergic-Reactions-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergic-Reactions-1024x340.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergic-Reactions-768x255.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"hospitalizations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14% have been hospitalized due to an allergic reaction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fourteen percent of survey respondents with an allergy have been hospitalized due to an allergic reaction. Drug, insect stings, food, and pollen were the most common types of allergies reported to cause hospitalization.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% have been hospitalized due to drug allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% have been hospitalized due to an insect allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% have been hospitalized due to a food allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% have been hospitalized due to a pollen allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% have been hospitalized due to an allergy not listed here<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% have been hospitalized due to a latex allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% have been hospitalized due to a mold allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;1% have been hospitalized due to a pet allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different symptoms of an allergic reaction, but if any are severe or affect multiple parts of the body, it\u2019s best to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/urgent-care-vs-emergency-room\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seek emergency care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly in cases where hives spread across the body or if breathing problems occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"allergy-comorbidities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69% have a co-occurring health condition with or because of allergies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic allergies can trigger <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspireallergy.com\/blog\/stop-ignoring-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other health problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Clogged sinuses can cause inflammation and infection. Persistent symptoms can keep people awake at night and cause fatigue, leading to many other physical and mental health problems. More than two-thirds of respondents with allergies reported comorbidities. Hay fever, sinusitis, and fatigue were the most common.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33% have hay fever\/allergic rhinitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27% have sinusitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23% have fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16% have asthma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16% have depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12% have eczema<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11% have rhinitis (nonallergic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% have disordered sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9% have lactose intolerance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% have anaphylaxis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% have oral allergy syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% have celiac disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% have other conditions not listed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;1% have eosinophilic esophagitis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"quality-of-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82% report allergies affect their quality of life<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with allergy symptoms and avoiding allergens can also affect a person\u2019s mood and quality of life. The majority of survey takers with allergies reported that their symptoms affect their quality of life to some degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8% report allergies significantly affect their quality of life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22% report allergies moderately affect their quality of life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33% report allergies mildly affect their quality of life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19% report allergies rarely affect their quality of life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18% report allergies do not affect their quality of life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quality-of-Life-Allergies.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quality-of-Life-Allergies.png\" alt=\"Chart illustrating how allergies affect people's quality of life\" width=\"1414\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quality-of-Life-Allergies.png 1414w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quality-of-Life-Allergies-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quality-of-Life-Allergies-1024x340.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Quality-of-Life-Allergies-768x255.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"effects-on-everyday-life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41% report allergies affect their sleep and overall mood<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forty-one percent of respondents reported that allergy symptoms affect their sleep and mood. Avoiding allergens can also be extremely limiting. For example, 34% of respondents reported they often have to stay indoors, 6% avoid traveling, and 4% eat meals away from other people all because of allergies. Of those who reported that allergies affect their quality of life:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41% report allergy symptoms prevent them from getting a good night\u2019s sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41% report allergies have affected their mood and overall happiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34% report they often have to stay indoors to avoid outdoor allergens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22% report allergies have triggered other health conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19% report allergy symptoms prevent them from being productive at work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13% report their allergy symptoms are painful<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13% report other or no effects of allergies on everyday life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% report they avoid traveling because of allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% report they are uncomfortable on airplanes because of allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4% report they have to eat meals away from other people because of allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% report they have been bullied for their allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"allergy-medicine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">78% take allergy medicine; 50% of which take antihistamines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three-quarters of respondents with allergies take some type of allergy medicine. Antihistamine pills were the most common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/allergy-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among survey takers, followed by nasal spray and eye drops.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% take antihistamine pills (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Allegra)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35% use nasal sprays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% use eye drops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26% take combination drugs (Claritin-D, Allegra-D, Zyrtec-D)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% take decongestants (Sudafed, Afrin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% get allergy shots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5% use steroids (Rhinocort, Qvar Redihaler)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% use auto-injectors (EpiPen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% use other medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% use mast cell stabilizers (Nasalcrom)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/taking-antihistamines-daily\/\"><b>Is it safe to take antihistamines every day?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergy-Medicine.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32583 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergy-Medicine.png\" alt=\"Chart illustrating the most popular allergy medicine\" width=\"1414\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergy-Medicine.png 1414w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergy-Medicine-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergy-Medicine-1024x340.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Common-Allergy-Medicine-768x255.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"allergy-treatment-costs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61% spend less than $300 per year on allergy treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many common allergy medications are available over-the-counter with inexpensive, generic versions available. Prescription-strength allergy medicine, allergy shots, and auto-injectors are typically the more expensive treatments, which aren\u2019t as commonly taken as OTC options. Of those who take allergy medicine:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9% spend $0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61% spend less than $25 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17% spend $25-$50 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% spend $51-$75 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% spend $76-$100 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% spend $101-$200 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% spend $201-$300 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;1% spend more than $301 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"allergy-epidemic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60% believe interventions could be used to improve the allergy epidemic<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prevalence of allergies is on the rise and a leading theory is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/Tools-for-the-Public\/Video-Library\/Allergy-Videos\/Hygiene-Hypothesis-Video\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hygiene hypothesis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to the AAAI. This theory suggests that today\u2019s living conditions are too clean and if children aren\u2019t exposed to germs, their immune systems won\u2019t know the difference between harmless versus harmful irritants. Thirty percent of survey takers with allergies seem to agree with this theory as they reported that limiting the use of harsh chemicals and cleaning products could help improve the allergy epidemic. There are many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/health-28934415\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other factors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that researchers are taking into account, including the ones listed below, which we asked our survey respondents about.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% believe in limiting the use of harsh chemicals\/antibacterial cleaning products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28% believe in limiting unnecessary or incorrect use of antibiotics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24% believe in enforcing stricter inspections of homes, schools, and businesses for mold<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24% believe in limiting the use of fossil fuels and switching to clean energy alternatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24% believe in enforcing clearer food labeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23% believe in exposing children to allergens earlier in life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17% believe in offering healthier anti-inflammatory school lunches to children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12% believe in improving baby formula to include probiotics and prebiotics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% believe in reducing unnecessary Cesarean births<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3% believe in other interventions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"covid-vs-allergies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11% mistook COVID-19 symptoms and allergy symptoms in the past year<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The novel coronavirus caused a lot of confusion as its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/coronavirus-symptoms-and-incubation-period\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mimicked those of other respiratory conditions. Many people with COVID-19 experience a cough, fatigue, loss of taste and smell, and shortness of breath, all of which are also common allergy symptoms. As a result, about 1 in 10 survey respondents with allergies reportedly confused their symptoms for COVID-19. Of those who mistook COVID and allergy symptoms in the past year:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70% believed they had COVID-19 but they actually had allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% believed they had allergies but they actually had COVID-19<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"allergy-stats-by-sex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy statistics in females and males<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All types of allergies were more commonly reported in females than males.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Females<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Males<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Drug allergy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Food allergy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Insect allergy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Latex allergy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mold allergy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pet allergy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pollen allergy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Other<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4%<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More females (9.8%) than males (5.9%) reported that allergies significantly affect their quality of life. More females (26.1%) than males (16.9%) reported that allergies have triggered other health conditions. More females (17.2%) than males (8.8%) also reported that allergy symptoms are painful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More males (42.2%) than females (40.9%) reported allergies prevent them from being productive at work. More males (4.2%) than females (2.6%) also reported being bullied for their allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Females more commonly take antihistamines than males; whereas more males than females take decongestants for allergy symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"allergy-stats-by-age\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy statistics by age<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People can develop allergies at all ages, even through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adult-onset-allergies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adulthood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, pollen allergies were most commonly reported by 45- to 54-year-olds.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food allergies were most commonly reported by respondents 18-24 years old (18%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pet allergies were most commonly reported by respondents 25-34 years old (16%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latex allergies were most commonly reported by respondents 35-44 years old (6%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pollen allergies were most commonly reported by respondents 45-54 years old (51%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug allergies were most commonly reported by respondents 65+ years old (17%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The severity of allergies can also affect some ages more than others:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of 18- to 24-year-olds reported that allergies have a rare to mild impact on their quality of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38% of 35- to 44-year-olds reported that allergies have a moderate to significant impact on their quality of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% of 55- to 65-year-olds reported that allergies have a mild to moderate impact on their quality of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of allergy medicine also varies across age groups:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye drops were most commonly reported by seniors 65+ years of age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steroids and decongestants were most commonly reported by 45- to 54-year-olds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combination drugs, allergy shots were most commonly reported by 35- to 44-year-olds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto-injectors were most commonly reported by 18- to 24-year-olds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A third of 18- to 24-year-olds reportedly do not take allergy medicine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Most common allergy medicine by age group<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>18-24<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>25-34<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>35-44<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>45-54<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>55-64<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>65+<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eye drops<\/td>\n<td>21%<\/td>\n<td>26%<\/td>\n<td>29%<\/td>\n<td>34%<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<td><b>37%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Steroids<\/td>\n<td>2%<\/td>\n<td>4%<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<td><b>7%<\/b><\/td>\n<td>3%<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Decongestants<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<td><b>27%<\/b><\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Combination drugs<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<td>31%<\/td>\n<td><b>34%<\/b><\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<td>26%<\/td>\n<td>16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Allergy shots<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<td><b>8%<\/b><\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<td>4%<\/td>\n<td>4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Auto-injectors<\/td>\n<td><b>5%<\/b><\/td>\n<td>2%<\/td>\n<td>4%<\/td>\n<td>3%<\/td>\n<td>2%<\/td>\n<td>1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>I do not take allergy medicine<\/td>\n<td><b>34%<\/b><\/td>\n<td>21%<\/td>\n<td>17%<\/td>\n<td>19%<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<td>21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, younger respondents (18 to 44-year-olds) were more likely to mistake COVID-19 and allergy symptoms than older respondents (45+ years old).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our methodology<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare conducted this allergy survey online through AYTM on May 3, 2021. This survey includes 2,000 United States adults ages 18+. Age and gender were census-balanced to match the U.S. population in age, gender, and U.S. region.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) defines an allergy as an immune system reaction to a foreign substance (allergen). A reaction could occur after an allergen is eaten, inhaled, injected, or touched. Allergic reactions vary from ear, nose, and throat symptoms to skin and gastrointestinal problems. 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