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My first child is 3.5 years old and has eczema/wheezing (food allergies wheat, egg, nuts). nobody in family history had. next child can have the same?

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Dr. Bryan Levey answered

Yes: But that doesn't mean your next child will have the same. You will find out when you have your next child.

Dr Mutnick agreed

Answered 9/17/2018

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Probably: Asthma, allergies and eczema run in the same families. Not all members of family have all symptoms. Some might have eczema and allergies and others might have other symptoms.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 9/17/2018

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A member asked:

My first child is 3.5 years old and has eczema/wheezing (food allergies wheat, egg, nuts). nobody in family history had. next child can have the same?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bryan Levey answered

Dr Mutnick agreed

Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Dr Cordero agreed

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