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Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff

The following factors may increase your risk of developing hay fever:

  • Having other allergies or asthma
  • Having a blood relative (such as a parent or sibling) with allergies or asthma
  • Living or working in an environment that constantly exposes you to allergens — such as animal dander
Complications Causes
References
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  9. Montelukast sodium. Micromedex Healthcare Series. http://www.micromedex.com. Accessed April 2, 2012.
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