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A 45-year-old member asked:

Does asthma run in families?

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Dr. Giana Nicoaraanswered

Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience

Yes: Asthma and in general allergies tend to run in families.

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Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered

Allergy and Immunology 18 years experience

Yes: ~70% of asthma is allergy induced.

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Dr. Andrew Murphyanswered

Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience

Yes: It is not unusual to see asthma and allergic diseases that "run" in families.

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Dr. James Ferguson

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