Can you develop allergies anytime in your life? Im 26 and never had them except lately?

Question

I am sneezing nose is runny and burning or itching or something and my throt is sore and inside my ear even itches a little

Answer 1

You can outgrow allergies and you also develop them as you get older. When I was little I was horribly allergic to pollen, dust, and cats. Then I didn't have any symptoms for years and years. I still don't have a reaction to any of those things but now sometimes in the fall, my allergies start acting up - stuffy nose, itchy throat, etc. I don't know exactly what I'm allergic to now, but Claritin makes it go away. Also, when I was a kid I was not allergic to bee stings; but in college I got stung a couple of times and had an allergic reaction. I got tested and am officially allergic to insect stings now. I asked my doc and he said that as you get older your body changes and you can just develop new things.

Answer 2

Yes, allergies can develop at any time. And usually without any rhyme nor reason.

Are you sure it's an allergy though, and not a cold? Hot lemon and honey or hot bouillon should help you feel less miserable. Also, winter is coming so you might be starting to feel the effects of dry air.

If humidity is the trouble, you will need to add moisture. One possibility is using a humidifier. Another thing you can do is just put a pan of water on the stove on very low heat and let that steam. And add a little potpourri for a pleasant smell.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Yes, you can. Sometimes you are exposed to different things that may cause allergies later in life. Or your body might get sensitive to things you have always been around.

I have had allergies since I was a child, and I know what you are going thru. I take antihistamines, a RX from my doctor. Over the counter doesn't work for me, it does for some people.

I have been tested by an allergy doctor for the things I am allergic to. At one time, I had to get shots for them.

Answer 4

Absolutely. I never had any until I started getting small allergic reactions whenever the seasons change about 10 years ago.
I am in my 30s and have sneeze attacks almost all year round.
I blame it on the growing air pollutants.

Answer 5

some allergies appear with age, its more intolerance than allergies. I got allergies after having my daughter, something to do with lowered immunity. Check for internal infection though, in your ear especially, that can cause these symptoms, it sounds like the regular spring/fall pollen and dust allergy but its better to have it looked at, afterall we are all laypeople here.

Answer 6

Unfortunately, yes. Allergies can also change over your lifetime. Some people become unallergic as they get older, I on the other hand just keep becoming allergic to more things.

Answer 7

Yes, you can develop allergies at any time. Hormones play a roll in developing allergies, so when you are menstruating or pregnant, your allergies may worsen or multiply.

Answer 8

Yes, you can develop allergies all throughout your life. You can grow out of them so why can't you grow into them? It also depends on the factors around you...

Answer 9

Actually yes you can, but the more likely reason is your lymph is backed up and toxic. Try having a Lymph Drainage by a massage therapist. It should help a lot.

Answer 10

I grew up with puppies and kittens all throughout my childhood. Became allergic to cats when I was 17 and dogs when I was 22.