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Summary

Atopy is an allergic disorder characterized by immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses to environmental proteins that are otherwise innocuous and predominantly found in plant pollen and house dust. It is the major cause of asthma (see 600807), rhinitis (see 607154), and eczema (see 603165) in children and young adults (summary by Young et al., 1992). [from OMIM]

Available tests

30 tests are in the database for this condition.

Clinical features

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