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Had cold-air hives when younger, but seem to handle cold better now. can i go swimming in a pool if i ease myself in the water gently? no probs lately

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Hives: Greetings. Your skin snsativity may still be present years later. Always swim with a friend and enter the water slowly. Diving or jumping in may cause intense stimulation at once which could cause shock.

Answered 10/17/2015

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