A 10-year-old male presents to his physician complaining of wheezing and difficulty breathing. History reveals that both of the child's parents suffer from allergies. Which of the following terms would be used to classify the child?

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The child presents with symptoms of allergies and a family history of allergies, which indicates that he is atopic. Autosensitive is not a commonly used medical term. Attenuated refers to a weakened or less virulent form of a pathogen. Immunodeficient refers to an impaired immune system.

A 10-Year-Old Male Presents to His Physician Complaining of Wheezing