Texas Tech Physicians Allergist Sheds Light On Adult-Onset Allergies
With the spring season in full swing, allergy symptoms can cause discomfort for many people. James Tarbox, M.D., an allergist at Texas Tech Physicians, spoke about adult-onset allergies.
鈥淲e see a lot of allergies in kids,鈥� Tarbox said. 鈥淏ut some percent of the population don鈥檛 develop allergies until their 20s, 30s or even older.鈥�
According to The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, seasonal allergic rhinitis (e.g., the common cold, hay fever) affects approximately 25% of the adult population in the United States.
