If both parents have allergies, what are the child's chances of having allergies?

A.  25 to 50 percent

B.  50 to 75 percent

C.  75 to 100 percent

 
The correct answer is (B) – 50 to 75 percent.  Although allergies can develop at any age, the risk of developing allergies is genetic. It is related to ones family history of allergy. If neither parent is allergic, the chance for allergies is about 15%. If one parent is allergic, the risk increases to 30% and if both are allergic, the risk is greater than 50%.