Share of Cost, Studies Show That 65 To 75 Percent Of Asthmatic Adults Also Have An Allergy
Sunday, Nov. 17th 2013 6:25 AM
Asthma is becoming an epidemic in the United States. The number of Americans diagnosed with asthma grows annually, with 26 million currently affected. And according to a new study, nearly two-thirds or more of all asthmatics also have an allergy, which can make this spring season particularly bothersome.
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