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My grand and greatgrandparents had hives. how can i avoid it?
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What will be will be: Fortunately hives don't run in families so you are at no greater risk than anyone else. About 1 in 12 people have hives at some point in their lives.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Avoid known allergen: Hives are common. It is estimated that 20% of the population will have hives at some point. Genetics probably plays some role in hives. If you know you are allergic to a food or drug, you must avoid that. Many cases of hives occur in relationship to viral illness, and those cannot be avoided., most cases of hives respond to antihistamines.
Answered 7/21/2014
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