Could COVID-19 reprogram the immune system to become more allergic?
➡️ A large propensity-matched cohort study found that SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly increased the risk of developing six major allergic conditions, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis (rhinoconjunctivitis), urticaria, medication allergies, and food allergies (the latter not significant in children), over an 18-month follow-up. 1/