¿Padece una enfermedad alérgica?

¿Qué es la alergia?

Las enfermedades alérgicas respiratorias a menudo se perciben como una enfermedad moderna asociada al aumento de la contaminación, el mayor uso de pesticidas, las toxinas del medio ambiente y el calentamiento global. Sin embargo, la clave para vencer las enfermedades alérgicas consiste en reprogramar nuestro propio sistema inmunitario.

PRINCIPALES ALÉRGENOS RESPIRATORIOS

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Last updated: 2017.01.02