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No one in my family have allergies or food allergies, neither do i. what are the chances to develop allergies when your adult? minimal? im 25 year old

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Minimal: Allergy is hereditary. You can be allergic, if either of your parents had any allergies, asthma or dermatitis, as this will increase your risk of developing allergy.

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Answered 8/24/2013

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