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Is allergic rhinitis contagious?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Allergy: Allergic rhinitis is not contagious. It is not an infectious disease, thus you cannot transmit or be infected by allergies.

Dr Dosanjh and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2020

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