Allergies and genetics
Alternative Names
Inherited allergies; Genetics and allergiesInformation
A specific allergy is not usually inherited, but the tendency to develop allergies is often passed down through families. If both parents have allergies, their child is likely to have allergies. However, your chance of develop allergies seems to be greater if your mother has allergies.
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