{"id":9734,"date":"2022-12-29T17:03:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T01:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=9734"},"modified":"2022-12-29T17:03:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T01:03:04","slug":"how-allergies-can-affect-senior-citizens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/how-allergies-can-affect-senior-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"How Allergies Can Affect Senior Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Allergies are a common ailment that affects people of all ages. Research shows us that roughly 5-10% of patients above 65 years have allergies<\/a> and that the condition \u201coften persists into older age and can occasionally make its initial appearance in the elderly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at how allergies can affect older adults as well as what can be done to manage allergy symptoms.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergies Can Happen at Any Age <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Though most allergies develop in childhood, plenty of people experience allergy symptoms for the first time as an adult, even an older adult. On the flip side, it\u2019s also possible that allergies you experienced when you were younger start to become less intense or even go away completely as you age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergy Symptoms in Seniors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Allergy symptoms in seniors are similar to those experienced by people of all ages with allergies. They may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n