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It has been proved that the entire immune system and the production of antibodies are governed by some genetic factors and heredity plays an important role in the development of allergic manifestations. The tendency to produce specific IgE antibodies and susceptibility of the organ to the allergic disease is governed by family history and genetical make up of the individual.
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Saha, G.K. (2016). Allergy and Heredity—Genetic Links. In: Dust Allergy: Cause & Concern. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1825-1_9
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