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Allergic Rhinitis
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. A child is more likely to have an allergy if both parents have an allergy or have the same type of allergy.
- You are exposed to Reference dust mites Opens New Window, Reference animal dander Opens New Window, or other indoor Reference allergens Opens New Window.
- You are exposed to pollens or molds.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference May 30, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Rohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology |
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