Devins Allergy/Asthma Clinic
Facts
-Each year more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergic diseases.
-Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States, costing the health care system $18 billion annually.
-Individuals with allergies are at an increased risk of developing latex allergy.
-Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common skin diseases.
-Health care provider visits for contact dermatitis and other eczemas, which include atopic dermatitis, include 7 million per year.
-Chronic sinusitis is the most commonly reported chronic disease, affecting 12.6 percent of people (approximately 38 million) in the United States in 1996.
-Experts estimate that food allergy occurs in 8% percent of children 6 years of age or under, and 1 to 2 percent of adults.
-Peanut or tree nut allergies affect approximately 38 million Americans and cause the most severe food-induced allergic reactions.
-Allergic drug reactions account for 5 to 1 percent of all adverse drug reactions. Penicillin is a common cause of drug allergy.
-Hives is common, affecting 10-20 percent of the population at some time in their lives.
-Allergy to venom of stinging insects (honeybees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, fire ants) is relatively common.
-Stress can also very much affect allergies.
-Winter allergies can be caused from house dust, dust mites, and/or molds.
Devins Allergy/Asthma Clinic Lee's Summit
Phone: (816) 524-3280
290 NE Tudor Road
Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063
Devins Allergy/Asthma Clinic Kansas City
Phone: (816) 363-0787
6724 Troost, Suite 304
Kansas City, Missouri 64131
Devins Allergy/Asthma Clinic- Overland Park
Phone: (913) 782-3953
5701 West 119th, Menorah Medical Building
Johnson County
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