Allergy header Allergy Fast Facts * Asthma and allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), food allergy, and eczema, are common for all age groups in the United States. Asthma affects more than 24 million people in the U.S., including more than 6 million children.1 * Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. with an annual cost in excess of $18 billion. More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year.2 1. Asthma (NIH) 2. Allergies: Gateway to Health Communication (CDC) 20MS3279 20MS3279_Q2_GEMS_CV-25.indd 5 henryschein.com/medical 5 4/15/20 2:55 PMhttp://www.henryschein.com/medical