Allergic Rhinitis: What Increases Your Risk
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What Increases Your Risk
You may be more likely to have allergic rhinitis and other allergies if:
- You have a family history of allergies, especially allergic rhinitis. It is more likely a child will have an allergy if both parents have an allergy or have the same type of allergy.2
- You are exposed to dust mites, animal dander, or other indoor allergens.
- You are exposed to pollens or molds.
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| Last updated: | August 08, 2007 |
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman |
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