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What do you suggest if my father is deathly allergic to bees and wasps but i've never been stung by either. if don't want to find out the hard way. also are allergies genetic?
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No: Specific allergies are not genetic, but the tendency to develop allergies is. You cannot be allergic to something you have never been exposed to, so if you have never been sting you have nothing to worry about. If you are really worried an allergist can test for stinging insect allergies to rule this out.
Answered 8/12/2014
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Mgt: There are different reactions to bee stings, including reactions that involve other systems, such as the lungs. Allergic tendencies are genetic, but I would suggest discussing specific tests with your PCP. Do you live near wasp or bee nests? Do you hike/camp in an area with a lot of insects?
Answered 10/16/2015
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