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Children affected by allergies in the developed world: [2] 1 in 13 have eczema; 1 in 8 have allergic rhinitis; 3-6% are affected by food allergy; Children in the United States under 18 years of age: [3] Percent with any allergy: 27.2%; Percent with seasonal allergy: 18.9%; Percent with eczema: 10.8%; Percent with food allergy: 5.8%
Food allergies: 7.6% of children and 10.8% of adults. [131] Peanut and/or tree nut (e.g. walnut) allergy affects about three million Americans, or 1.1% of the population. [129] 5–7% of infants and 1–2% of adults. A 117.3% increase in peanut allergies was observed from 2001 to 2005, an estimated 25,700 people in England are affected.
The symptoms of allergies resemble those of the common cold; however, they often last for more than two weeks and, despite the common name, typically do not include a fever. [3] Exposure to animals early in life might reduce the risk of developing these specific allergies. [3]
Name Possible reaction(s) Remarks Balsam of Peru: Redness, swelling, itching, allergic contact dermatitis reactions, stomatitis (inflammation and soreness of the mouth or tongue), cheilitis (inflammation, rash, or painful erosion of the lips, oropharyngeal mucosa, or angles of their mouth), pruritus, hand eczema, generalized or resistant plantar dermatitis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and blisters.
And with spring seasonal allergies overlapping with the COVID-19 pandemic, Patel says parents should beware if their child’s scratchy throat and stuffy nose are accompanied by a fever and body ...
Food allergies affect up to 10% of the worldwide population, and they are currently more prevalent in children (~8%) than adults (~5) in western nations. [34] In several industrialized countries, food allergies affect up to 10% of children. [93] Children are most commonly allergic to cow's milk, chicken eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts. [21]
In adults, a fever is generally not present but it is common in infants and young children. [4] The cough is usually mild compared to that accompanying influenza. [4] While a cough and a fever indicate a higher likelihood of influenza in adults, a great deal of similarity exists between these two conditions. [24]
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