Are Allergies Hereditary?

The short answer is that they can be.

But it’s a bit more complicated than that. If you have allergies, your children are not destined to get them, but they do carry up to a 50% greater chance of getting allergies. If both parents have allergies, then that chance goes up to 75%. Yet, there are a number of other factors that come into play, including air pollution, respiratory illness, diet, and emotional chemistry.

If your child does inherit allergies from either parent, they may not get the same allergies you have—just the general propensity to have allergies. And remember, there are certainly children who develop allergies with no known hereditary link; and a child with an allergy to one particular substance will typically be allergic to multiple substances.

Whether or not your child’s allergies were inherited, it’s important to learn how to properly manage symptoms and treat the condition. In the United States, an estimated 2 million school-day absences occur annually due to allergies.

Here at Covenant Allergy Clinic, our mission is to provide relief to stop allergies from interrupting daily life. We are experienced in all types of triggers and reactions, and we are confident that we can help you create a manageable life for yourself or any loved ones suffering from allergies.

Schedule an appointment with our friendly team to find out how we can help improve your quality of life!