Helminth‐induced cytokine and antibody profiles may influence allergic responses and consequently epidemiological trends pertaining to ARDs.5, 9 Both helminth‐ and allergen‐specific immune responses are characterized by elevated Th2‐type responses (interleukin [IL]‐4, IL‐5 and IL‐13).10, 11 Helminths, unlike allergens, further induce strong immunoregulation epitomized by IL‐10 production.12 Typically, these cytokines influence the profile of antibodies involved in helminth infection and allergy. The gene discussed is IL10; the disease is allergic disease.