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Is it possible for you to develop peanut allergy later in life?
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Certainly: Peanut allergy can occur at any age and although they are commonly developed in childhood, it certainly can develop as an adult.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Possibly: Food allergy can develop anytime.Typically peanut allergy develops in children but can occur occur in adults.
Answered 12/23/2014
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