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I am allergic to bad odors and chemicals. What is the name for being allergic to things I breathe?

Joyce Holsworth
07/01/09
Joyce Holsworth
Topics:Allergy Symptoms

I was told by an allergist that I get reactions from breathing in bad odors. There is a name he told me, ends with rhino. Could you help me please?

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An allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to a normally harmless substance called an allergen.

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