A new study suggests that children born by cesarean section to mothers with a history of allergic diseases may have a significantly higher risk of developing allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever. Researchers found that both cesarean delivery and maternal allergies were independent risk factors, but together they increased the risk more than fivefold compared to children without these factors. The findings highlight a possible combined effect between delivery method and maternal health history. While the study does not prove cause and effect, researchers recommend careful counseling during pregnancy and reserving cesarean sections for medically necessary situations whenever possible.
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