If you didn't have food allergies as a child, is it possible to develop them as an adult? The short answer is yes. But the reasons why are much more complicated. Preschoolers are about four times more ...

It is possible to develop new allergies as an adult. This can include food allergies and seasonal allergies, such as a pollen allergy. Allergies are often present from childhood, but new allergies can ...

When people think of food allergies, it's mostly in relation to children. New research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting shows ...

If you have been experiencing respiratory symptoms like coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing, you might be surprised to learn that asthma could be the cause — even if you were never diagnosed ...

Allergies can affect everyone differently, including the symptoms you have and the treatments that work. Mili Shum, MD, an allergist at University of Utah Health, helps patients suffering with asthma ...

Anecdotal and survey evidence suggests that adult-onset food allergies may be increasing. “We don’t talk about it enough, but adult food allergy is real,” Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, told Medscape Medical ...

New study sheds light on the daily struggles and fears faced by adults living with hen's egg white allergy, calling for urgent improvements in food labeling and treatment options. Study: Hen’s egg ...

We asked dietitians and a board-certified allergist to debunk the most common food allergy myths.

Scientists have developed a new toothpaste that shows potential to prevent severe allergic reactions in adults with peanut allergies. An early-stage clinical trial tested whether 32 adults with peanut ...

Adults with peanut allergies may be able to slowly build up a tolerance by eating a tiny amount every day, a technique already used for kids, a new study suggests. Once someone develops a peanut ...

If you didn't have food allergies as a child, is it possible to develop them as an adult? The short answer is yes. But the reasons why are much more complicated. Preschoolers are about four times more ...