Chemical/venom allergy
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What is chemical/venom allergy?
Sensitivity to certain substances and/or chemicals, such as certain medications, may cause allergic contact dermatitis, itching (urticaria), nasal congestion, watery eyes or more serious reactions including anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may be life-threatening.
Common symptoms reported by people with chemical/venom allergy
Treatments taken by people for chemical/venom allergy
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Who has chemical/venom allergy on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 35 say chemical/venom allergy is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 23 | |
| 60s | 23 | |
| 70+ | 54 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 20 | |
| 20-29 years | 7 | |
| 30-39 years | 7 | |
| 40-49 years | 14 | |
| 50-59 years | 5 | |
| 60-69 years | 7 | |
| 70+ years | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 35 | |
| Female | 233 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 151 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 33 |