Allergies, Are They Inherited? (Quiz)

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Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 5/22/2005 9:29 AM (GMT -6)
	Have you ever wondered why you, or other loved ones, or friends have allergies? Did they just 'get' them? Did they 'inherit' them? *What do you think?* This is a quiz and I will tell you the answer, but let's have a little fun here speculating about this... Come on Ya'll join on in with this! Hugs, Teri "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

Red_34 Forum Moderator Date Joined Apr 2004 Total Posts : 23551	Posted 5/22/2005 4:18 PM (GMT -6)
	Ok, I'll bite Let's see, I believe that a sensitivity can be inherited. That if a parent is sensitive to a certain allergen, the chances of their child getting an allergy is increased........yes? Now where my parents got theirs from is beyond me since I never asked them. So do I pass or did I flunk? I never was any good at quizes, the whole deer caught in the headlight kind of sydrome this gal has! Sherry ^{http://www.healingwell.com/donate} Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 5/22/2005 6:41 PM (GMT -6)
	Wide-eyed, hey? lol I'm not telling yet, Sherry. I was hoping we'd get a few more takers here! Hugs, Teri :) "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

dbab Veteran Member Date Joined Jan 2004 Total Posts : 4151	Posted 5/23/2005 6:05 AM (GMT -6)
	I believe that we are more susceptible to different diseases and disorders if our parents and close relatives have them but not inherit the diseases itself. Ok, when do I get my "F". I have no idea of the answer, I just took a shot in the dark and it sounded good. :) _{Des (dbab)} _{IBS, Diverticulosis, GERD, Cervical Disc Degeneration} _{"If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it" - Mary Engelbreit} Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 5/23/2005 11:22 AM (GMT -6)
	Let's give this a day or two, and then I'll spill my guts!! lol Hugs to you!! Teri :) "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

LilacGal Regular Member Date Joined Apr 2005 Total Posts : 190	Posted 5/23/2005 4:42 PM (GMT -6)
	i'm gonna go with not inherited. i thought i was told that allergies had to with what you were exposed to or not exposed to. lil _{^{Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure. - Douglas Adams}} Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 5/23/2005 6:38 PM (GMT -6)
	Ooooh, Lil, we've dragged you into this, too?! I promise, if no one has the answer by tomorrow, I'll tell ya! (Maybe) lol Hugs, Teri :) "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 5/24/2005 12:17 PM (GMT -6)
	The answer is Yes and No. "Most allergies are inherited, which means they are passed on to children by their parents. People inherit a tendency to be allergic, although not to any specific allergen. If a child develops an allergy, it is very likely that at least one of his or her parents has allergies. Being exposed to allergens at certain times when the body’s defenses are low or weak, such as after a viral infection or during pregnancy, also may contribute to the development of allergies." Hope this helped to answer anyone's questions re allergies and where they originate! Hugs, Teri http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/1900/1948.asp?index=8610 "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

dbab Veteran Member Date Joined Jan 2004 Total Posts : 4151	Posted 5/24/2005 12:42 PM (GMT -6)
	Teri16 said... " People inherit a tendency to be allergic, although not to any specific allergen. " Hey maybe I don't get an F (possibly a C?)... LOL _{Des (dbab)} _{IBS, Diverticulosis, GERD, Cervical Disc Degeneration} _{"If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it" - Mary Engelbreit} Back to Top

Red_34 Forum Moderator Date Joined Apr 2004 Total Posts : 23551	Posted 5/24/2005 12:51 PM (GMT -6)
	hehehe, maybe I can have a C too??? Actually I've read that about allergies being inherited and that being exposed to certain things can increase your risk of allergies. I just didn't remember the second half until I've read your answer. Phew, I thought you were going to wait forever to give us the answer! I am going away for the holiday weekend and I couldn't go unless you told me what the answer was. So I guess I can go and enjoy myself now then eh? Thank you! :) Sherry ^{http://www.healingwell.com/donate} Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 5/24/2005 1:29 PM (GMT -6)
	It was pass or fail! lol I just love these little teases, but I'm sure glad I didn't ruin anyone's weekend!! Hugs, Teri "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

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