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What r the chances that a 40yr old will suddenly be allergic to a certain food, if no history of food allg exists? lots of med allergies tho.
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Allergy: This is very possible. Some people develop allergic reaction to certain materials very late in their life.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Possible: Negative past allergy history has zero predictive value for future allergic reaction.
Answered 9/10/2013
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