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What Are Adult-Onset Allergies?
Adult-onset allergies are allergies that develop in your adulthood.
Although allergies are more common in children, adults may also experience allergies.
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One of the peculiar things about adult-onset allergies is that they are very unpredictable.
Causes
Researchers have not been able to pinpoint the exact cause of adult-onset allergies.
However, a few things that may be responsible are:
How Common Are Adult-Onset Allergies?
Although allergies often begin during childhood, adult-onset allergies are also common.
Common causes of respiratory allergies in adults include pollen, dust mites, mold, and animal dander.
Seek medical attention immediately if allergy medications dont stop allergic reactions.
Also, reach out to your doctor if you start reacting to any new drug prescribed to treat allergies.
Rush to the emergency department in life-threatening situations like anaphylaxis.
After using the epinephrine, seek medical attention immediately as the effects wear off within 20 minutes.
Anaphylaxis can return, so further treatment and observation will be necessary.
Summary
Adult-onset allergies are common allergies that develop when youre an adult.
They could start at any time from when youre a young adult through to old age.
Ways to manage and prevent these allergies include avoiding the allergens, taking medications, and immunotherapy.
In severe cases, visit the nearest emergency department for medical attention.
Keep yourself updated and take note of what you may be allergic to.
Call 911 if you notice anything out of control or experience severe attacks.
Although researchers continue to work on a cure for food allergies, there is no proven cure.
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