Allergies Cost Business 700 Million in Productivity

April showers bring May flowers and May flowers bring runny noses, watery eyes, sneezing and more! Since seasonal allergies plague such a large number of people, it is important to get all the facts about this ailment that affects so many.

Allergies by the numbers:

• 60 million Americans suffer allergies
• 40% of children’s outdoor activities are limited by their allergies
• $14.5 billion estimated annual cost of treating allergies
• Most common allergens pollen, smoke, and mold.
• $700 million is lost by U.S. companies each year due to allergy caused lost workdays