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Hereditry allergy
Hello, i have allergy issue with dust, sonetimes due to this i get continues sneezing nd runny nose specially in morning. Is there sny possibility that my 3 month old son might also have developed the allergy problem from me
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No. But he is predisposed to getting it due to parents history of allergies.
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Allergies are not contagious but can have hereditary propensity
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Keeping away from dust makes sense anyway.
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There is some risk of getting it....but no need to worry at present...
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Dr. Jagan Mohan Varakala
Neonatologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Some risk is there as allergies will have hereditary nature but not for all . Provide him with balanced diet to boost immunity and excess hygiene also can predispose to allergy .(hygiene hypothesis).
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