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  • 22/01/2025

I'm curious about something. I've had asthma allergic rhinitis for the past two years, but before all that started, I was able to donate blood. Do you think it's still okay for me to give blood now?

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yes you can donate blood

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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

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