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Are specific allergen sensitivities inherited?
Current allergy and asthma reports - 1 Sept 2010
Misiak Rana Tawil, Wegienka Ganesa, Zoratti Edward
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A family history of an allergic condition is a well-accepted risk factor for the development of an allergic condition in an individual, particularly for allergic disorders such as asthma, eczema, and allergic rhinitis. However, the question of whether specific allergen sensitization is inherited requires a complicated answer, as environmental exposure plays an important role in the development of...
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