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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 30 years experience
Yes: Asthma and in general allergies tend to run in families.
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Dr. Jack Mutnickanswered
Allergy and Immunology 19 years experience
Yes: ~70% of asthma is allergy induced.
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Dr. Andrew Murphyanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
Yes: It is not unusual to see asthma and allergic diseases that "run" in families.
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Last updated Apr 14, 2017
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