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A 45-year-old member asked:
Does asthma run in families?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. Giana Nicoaraanswered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 18 years experience
Yes: ~70% of asthma is allergy induced.
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Andrew Murphyanswered
Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 14, 2017
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