100 million Americans deal with allergies every year - the reason might be genetics @23andme
100 million Americans deal with allergies every year - the reason might be genetics  @23andme
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
May is #AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth, and if sneezing season hits you harder than everyone else, your DNA might have something to say about it.

Over 100 million Americans deal with allergies every year. But did you know asthma, hay fever, and eczema actually share a common genetic foundation? Scientists at 23andMe have spent more than a decade uncovering the variants behind why some of us suffer more than others.

Your genes aren't your destiny, but they are a clue.

Tap the link in bio to learn what the research reveals, and how your own DNA could help you understand your allergy and asthma risk
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100 million Americans deal with allergies every year - the reason might be genetics

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