Nowadays, allergy season can feel like it lasts all year long. Between that and more than 50 million sufferers in the country, well, that’s a lot of tissues. Protect yourself and your family before the eyes start to water and the noses start to run by beefing up on your allergy knowledge. 

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These ten facts about allergies and allergy sufferers are seriously eye opening. Hopefully, they will help you and your loved ones gain some insight into your afflictions. Or at the very least help you feel less alone in your suffering.

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Data compiled from: Food Allergy Research Education, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, American Academy of Allery Asthma and Immunology, The Mayo Clinic, Healthline and CDC.gov