Introduction To Health Care (mindtap Course List)
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Author: Lee Haroun, Dakota Mitchell
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 1AE
Summary Introduction
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The signs and symptoms of Red Cedar disease may be experienced by Mr. Peterson.
Introduction:
Red Cedar disease is a fungal disease caused by the pollens of trees like mountain cedar or juniper tree. The pollens of such specific trees cause allergies when they are inhaled into the body of humans. It is also referred to as allergic rhinitis which affects the lungs.
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