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I get bad colds at least 8 times a year. how can i improve my immune system?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

More likely allergy: If you have colds a year but are otherwise healthy, it is more likely that your cold symptoms are from allergy instead especially if they respond to oral antihistamine/decongestant. Consult an allergist who can evaluate you both on an immunologic and an allergic points of view.

Answered 2/1/2014

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