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                                                                    2. INTRINSIC FACTORS










                            Atopy and Asthma


                            • Atopy refers to a genetic tendency to develop eczema (atopic


                               dermatitis), allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and asthma.


                            • Atopy causes a heightened sensitivity to common allergens,

                               especially those that are in food and in the air.
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