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• What Is Sublingual Immunotherapy?

  Sublingual immunotherapy, which is abbreviated as SLIT, is an alternative treatment method for allergies without the use of injections. SLIT involves the administration of allergens in small doses to patients to boost their tolerance to the chemicals, thereby reducing their symptoms. Allergic...

• What Are the Symptoms of Testicular Cancer?

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• Genital Warts During Pregnancy

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