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Which stage of life do allergies usually first appear?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Childhood: While allergies usually begin in childhood, they can appear any time during a person's life. The "allergic march" suggests that many infants begin with eczema and food allergies, then progress to allergic rhinitis, then progress to asthma.

Answered 10/4/2016

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