Japanese cedar pollinosis, an extremely common disease (IMAGE)

University of Fukui

Japanese cedar pollinosis, an extremely common disease

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Almost one third of the population of Japan is allergic to pollen from Japanese cedars. Although immunotherapy can greatly alleviate the symptoms in most patients after prolonged treatment, a considerable percentage still do not respond favorably.

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