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Do seasonal changes in weather cause some people to get sick?

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Yes: The two major issues with seasonal change are allergic response to the pollen which changes with the season and arthritis which is sensivitive to the heat/cold cycle and leads many older folk to migrate to southern states to lessen this problem.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2012

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