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2yr o w/ uncontrolled asthma (rectifying) has been randomly experiencing hives and considerable swelling cause unkn. could this be linked to asthma?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hives: Most definitely. Asthma and hives are usually caused by allergic triggers. Your child should be evaluated by an allergist.

Answered 11/25/2013

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