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Is it possible for someone who has neva had allergies to now get them? |
i'm 24 yrs old and have neva had allergies...now for the past couple of days i have had itchy eyes...runny nose..itchy throat..etc Anyone can develop allergies at any age. Of all your symptoms, my concern would be for the itchy throat - it could indicate a more severe allergy and I would check this out with your doctor. The drill with any allergic reaction is "Have you changed anything that you normally do - laundry detergent/fabric softeners; soaps, toothpaste, makeup, deoderant...anything personal that touches your skin? What about a new outfit or bedding; a new pet? Have you eaten anything different? And believe it or not, even some vitamin supplements are a source of allergic reactions. Likely, you are having a reaction to the pollens that are becoming airborne this spring...but don't assume. If you have no bad reactions to medication, try an antihistamine. And cold medications are very similiar to allergy medications, and usually ok to use. Get your pharmasist to recommend what they feel is best in your case. I have to use non-drowsy because the regular type knocks me out. If you read this soon, wash your hands, and then try touching the inside of your nostrils with cold water drops (I just use my finger-tip). You will get some relief with that. Wishing you well. And don't forget to see your doctor about the itchy throat. Absolutely...Allergies can either appear or disappear with age. Go to a doc and get the full tests...You might be surprised what you are allergic to. I'm 25, was 23 when I found out my "triggers" and I couldn't believe it! Yes. You can develop an allergy at any age. nevER and here are some possible causes: (the link is at the bottom.....it's probably easier to read if you just go there.....start with Basis and Cause) Basis and cause The exact cause of the IgE malfunctions that result in allergic reactions are not always apparent[citation needed], however, and several arguments[attribution needed] from genetic-basis, environmental-basis and intermediate proponents exist with varying validity and acceptance. [edit] Genetic basis There is much evidence[citation needed] to support the genetic basis of allergy. Allergic parents are more likely to have allergic children, and their allergies are likely to be stronger than those from non-allergic parents. However some allergies are not consistent along genealogies with parents being allergic to peanuts, but having children allergic to ragweed, or siblings not sharing the same allergens. Ethnicity has also been shown to play a role in some allergies. Interestingly, in regard to asthma, it has been suggested[attribution needed] that different genetic loci are responsible for asthma in people of Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, and African origins. It has also been suggested[attribution needed] that there are both general atopy genes and tissue-specific allergy genes that target the allergic response to specific mucosal tissues. Potential disease associated alleles include both coding region variation and SNPs. Caucasians display the greatest incidence of asthma[citation needed]. [edit] Relationship with parasites Some recent research has also begun to show that some kinds of common parasites, such as intestinal worms (e.g. hookworms), secrete immunosuppressant chemicals into the gut wall and hence the bloodstream which prevent the body from attacking the parasite. This gives rise to a new slant on the "hygiene hypothesis" 鈥?that co-evolution of man and parasites has in the past led to an immune system that only functions correctly in the presence of the parasites. Without them, the immune system becomes unbalanced and oversensitive. Gutworms and similar parasites are present in untreated drinking water in undeveloped countries, and in developed countries until the routine chlorination and purification of drinking water supplies. This also coincides with the time period in which a significant rise in allergies has been observed.[citation needed] So far, there is only sporadic evidence to support this hypothesis 鈥?one scientist who suffered from seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever) infected himself with gutworms and was immediately 'cured' of his allergy with no other ill effects.[citation needed] Full clinical trials have yet to be performed however. It may be that the term 'parasite' could turn out to be inappropriate, and in fact a hitherto unsuspected symbiosis is at work.[citation needed] [edit] Increasing prevalence The neutrality of this article is disputed. Please see the discussion on the talk page. There has been a notable increase in the commonness of allergies in the past decades[17], and there are multiple hypotheses explaining this phenomenon. This is in part because we know what they are, in contrast to earlier humans who would think that the symptoms pointed towards a non-important illness. [edit] Increasing use of chemicals One theory is the exponential use and abuse of chemicals in affluent nations since the second world war. Vast numbers of chemicals are introduced into our indoor and outdoor environments with little or no testing[citation needed] regarding their toxicity to living beings. Many believe[attribution needed] that air quality is getting worse rather than better, particularly if one considers indoor air quality as well as outdoor. (Indoor air quality has become significantly worse since building codes changed in the 1970s to make buildings more air-tight to conserve energy. This affects buildings built since that time.) Adverse reactions to toxins vary considerably from one person to another, and can involve extremes in symptoms including the neurological and endocrine systems as well as the more commonly recognized allergy symptoms listed above. In 2004, a joint Swedish-Danish research team found a very strong link between allergies in children and the phthalates DEHP and BBzP, commonly used in PVC.[18] Allergies are also viewed by some medical practitioners as a negative consequence of the use and abuse of antibiotics and vaccinations. This mainstream Western approach to treatment and prevention of infectious disease has been used in the more affluent world for a longer period of time than in the rest of the world, hence the much greater commonality of allergies there. It is hypothesized that use of antibiotics and vaccination affect the immune system, and that allergies are a dysfunctional immune response. [edit] The "hygiene hypothesis" Main article: Hygiene hypothesis The hygiene hypothesis maintains[19] that children in more affluent countries are leading a cleaner and cleaner life in modern times (less exposure to dirt, extra use of disinfectants, etc), their immune systems have less exposure to parasites and other pathogens than children in other countries or in decades past. Their immune systems may, therefore, have many "loaded guns", cells which might have targeted, say, the intestinal worms that no longer cause trouble in affluent neighbourhoods. Having no reasonable target, these cells inadvertently become activated by environmental antigens that might only cause minor reactions in others. It is the symptoms of this exaggerated response that is seen as the allergic reaction. Many common allergies such as asthma have seen huge increases [20] in the years since World War II, and many studies[citation needed] appear to show a correlation between this and the increasingly affluent and clean lifestyles in the West. This is supported by studies[citation needed] in less developed countries that do not enjoy western levels of cleanliness, and similarly do not show western levels of incidences of asthma and other allergies. During this same period, air quality, at one time considered the "obvious" cause of asthma, has shown a considerable improvement. This has led some researchers[attribution needed] to conclude that it is our "too clean" upbringing that is to blame for the lack of immune system stimulation in early childhood. Evidence for the hygiene hypothesis appears to be mounting more so then for the chemical hypothesis. Such data is still open to interpretation. Day care for children offers protective effects against asthma, as do early episodes of viral infection. Children raised on a farm also have a decreased atopy. Exposure to endotoxin and other components of bacteria may reduce atopic diseases. [21] Environmental endotoxin showed a strong protection against hay fever and allergy. Endotoxin exposure reduces peripheral blood leukocytes release of inflammatory cytokines after lipopolysaccharide, including cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor alpha, interferon-gamma, interleukin-10, and interleukin-12 . [22] Toll-like receptors are thought to be involved. This is the basis for the new DNA vaccine being developed by Peter Creticos and others at the Johns Hopkins Division of Allergy. One supporting fact[citation needed] is that many Chinese will develop hay fever after moving into the USA for three or more years. However, contradictory examples also exist[citation needed]. Yes. Allergies can be developed at any age. I would contact either an ENT (autorhinolarengologist) or a dermatologist. Both of which can do allergy tests. You can also just go to your normal doctor. They will do a skin patch test and it will show what you are allergic to. It would be good to know what your triggers are so you can either avoid them, or take medication to prevent an attack. OB/Gyn CNP, also have really bad allergies in the spring yes, I developed hay fever symptoms in my early 30s |
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