Allergies can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic class.
Generally, allergies are more common in children, however, a first-time occurrence can happen at any age, or recur after many years of remission. There is a tendency for allergies to occur in families, although the exact genetic factors that cause it are not yet understood. Listed in the directory below are some common allergic conditions in the growing child, for which we have provided a brief overview. Please take the time to read our disclaimer .