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Synopsis
In Oliver Van Meter's Allergy, part of the beloved series Dr. Kildare, the story opens with the bustling atmosphere of Blair Hospital, where Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie are immersed in their daily routines. The episode introduces Oliver Van Meter, a man of considerable wealth and influence, who is set to arrive for observation due to a peculiar health issue. Every Monday, without fail, he suffers from a severe allergic reaction that manifests as watery eyes and a runny nose, escalating to asthma by Tuesday. The doctors are intrigued yet puzzled by the cyclical nature of his symptoms, which seem to reset every week.
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