Seasonal allergies on the rise?

By Nirja Shah

According to MedPage Today, seasonal allergies affect both adults and children, with an upward trend. Estimates are imprecise due to age, inclusion criteria and methodology. Epidemiologic studies are challenging due to heterogeneous populations. Self-reported prevalence of allergic rhinitis ranged from 10-30% in adults and 40-40% in children. In 2021, 25.7% of adults self-reported seasonal allergies. Please read more here.