Allergies and asthma are two related conditions that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a foreign substance like pollen, pet dander, or food, leading to symptoms including sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and rashes. Asthma, however, is a chronic lung disease that affects the airways, causing wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.

Did you know?

• Approximately 25 million people in the United States have asthma, including 20 million adults and 5 million children.

• Food allergies affect approximately 32 million Americans, including 26 million adults and 6 million children.

• One in 13 people in the United States are living with asthma.

• Male children are more likely to have asthma than female children. This trend reverses in adulthood, where female adults are more likely to have asthma than male adults.

• About 24 million Americans have rhinitis (hay fever) or nasal allergies, including 19.2 million adults and 5.2 million children.

There is no cure for allergies or asthma, but effective treatments are available to help manage symptoms and prevent complications.

Talk to your trusted STAAMP Provider to create an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs and enables you to live a healthy, fulfilling life.