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... tests showed that they were allergic to cats. But our study suggests that all allergic individuals have signs of asthmatic responses if exposed to cat allergen, even if blood tests show that they are not allergic to cats. Dr. Chinn, of the Imperial College in London, and 12 other researchers reported ...Will Seven Be the Lucky Number for Las Vegas Newlyweds?
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