Dr. Merritt Fajt M.D.

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• What are the Symptoms of Allergies?

  The term allergy refers to the exaggerated immune response to certain foreign substances that normally may be harmless. These substances, which trigger an allergic response, are called allergens. The allergens may not trigger a similar response in everybody, and may remain harmless for others. Some...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hives?

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• Treatments for Asthma

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• What Are Petechiae?

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