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I get upper respitory infection about every month or so. isnt it too much? am i possibly deficient in something?

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Yes: This is unusual and I suspect that your problem is more likely from an allergic disease such as asthma if you are healthy otherwise. Consult an allergist/immunologist.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I get upper respitory infection about every month or so. isnt it too much? am i possibly deficient in something?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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