Allergy AlaTOP-Adult

Yes. Developing allergies in adulthood is common; new exposures, immune changes, or environmental factors can trigger reactions to pollen, dust, foods, medications, or insect stings. Symptoms range from sneezing and rashes to breathing problems. Diagnosis uses skin or blood tests and medical history. Treatment includes avoidance, antihistamines, nasal steroids, and sometimes allergy shots; seek prompt care for worsening symptoms or suspected anaphylaxis.

Phadiatop Adult is a blood screening test for inhalant allergen-specific IgE in adults. It detects sensitization to common respiratory allergens (pollens, house dust mite, animal dander and molds) and helps distinguish allergic from non-allergic rhinitis. A positive result indicates sensitization and prompts targeted testing or skin-prick tests; a negative result makes an atopic cause unlikely.

Treat adult allergies by avoiding triggers and using oral second‑generation antihistamines (cetirizine, loratadine, fexofenadine) for sneezing and itching. For nasal congestion and inflammation, use intranasal corticosteroids and saline rinses. Antihistamine or mast‑cell‑stabilizer eye drops help ocular symptoms. Consider leukotriene receptor antagonists or allergy immunotherapy (subcutaneous or sublingual) for persistent disease. Carry an epinephrine auto‑injector and seek urgent care for breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis.

Common allergies in adults include seasonal pollen (hay fever), house dust mites, pet dander, mold spores, insect stings (bees/wasps), food allergies (tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, milk, eggs), drug allergies (penicillin, sulfonamides), latex, and contact allergens such as nickel, fragrances, and preservatives. Many adults also develop occupational or chemical sensitivities causing skin, respiratory, or systemic reactions.

Allergy duration varies by type and exposure. Acute allergic reactions (e.g., hives, food-related) usually resolve within hours to days after treatment or trigger removal. Seasonal allergies can persist for several weeks to months during pollen seasons, while perennial allergies (dust, mold, pets) may last year-round if exposure continues. Chronic allergic conditions often recur and may persist for years without management.

Which allergy medicine is best? It depends: for nasal congestion, sneezing and runny nose, intranasal corticosteroids (fluticasone, budesonide) are most effective. For itching and hives, second‑generation oral antihistamines (cetirizine, loratadine, fexofenadine) are preferred because they cause less drowsiness. Avoid first‑generation antihistamines for daytime use. See a clinician for severe symptoms, children, pregnancy, or long‑term treatment.