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Allergies: a box with various compartments

In this video Andreas J. Bircher explains what impact an allergic history of a patient can have on allergic reactions and his current well-being.

In this video you will learn about the importance of the allergic history of a person and why a combination of substances or activities can result in an allergic reaction, while a single one would have no impact.

Get to know Jenny, a sportive 22 year-old student, who loves jogging. After an incident during running in the woods, she decides to see a doctor – who tells her a lot more about the allergic history and allergic reactions in connection with it.

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Allergies: When the Immune System Backfires

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