Who Has Allergies

Does someone in your family have allergies? If so, you might have allergies too. That’s because allergies are often hereditary. While allergies are more common in children, they can appear at any age. Sometimes allergies disappear, only to return years later.

Exposure to allergens when the body’s defenses are weak — like after an illness or during pregnancy — can play a role in developing allergies. It’s time to take control of your allergies and start enjoying life again. It’s time to find an allergist.

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Ninety percent of patients with eczema — an inflammatory skin condition that isn’t contagious — will have experienced symptoms by age 5. And more than a third of children with eczema also have food allergies. Learn about the symptoms and treatment for eczema.