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I have constant nose allergy(running and stuffed nose) throughout the years ever since i was little due to environment.does that hinder growth(height)?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not that we know of: Uncontrolled rhinitis (nose allergy) doesn't affect growth as much as uncontrolled asthma, ultimate height is a complex function of the body, with several systems involved, unlikely that isolated nose allergy would affect it.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/17/2014

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A member asked:

I have constant nose allergy(running and stuffed nose) throughout the years ever since i was little due to environment.does that hinder growth(height)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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