Genetic Predisposition to allergic diseases is inversely associated to risk of COVID-19

Genetic Predisposition to allergic diseases is inversely associated to risk of COVID-19

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Allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic dermatitis (eczema) and asthma tend to cluster together in individuals, partly because of shared genetic factors that navigate the immune system. However, it is not yet known whether genetic predisposition to allergic disease also relates to COVID‐19 susceptibility. Understanding this relationship may provide mechanistic insight towards uncovering preventative and therapeutic strategies for COVID‐19.”