If you sneeze every time you visit the basement, or get wheezy after lying on your couch, new research suggests that taking a photo of the area may help. In a study of 50 people, researchers found that people who took took a picture of the areas that triggered their allergic reaction and showed it to their doctor were able to discover the cause of the trigger just as well as people who had a professional environmental assessment. Experts say the reason for the photo is that doctors can often...
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