Ask Dr. Mask

Have a question about a health issue? WRAL's Dr. Allen Mask may have the answer!

Just send your brief question to Dr. Mask. Then click on "Ask Dr. Mask" in our Health section each week to view a video as he tackles the most popular topics. This is not a forum for you to receive personal replies to your specific medical concerns, it's a way for us to provide general information on a variety of health topics of interest to our viewers.

And don't worry, we won't use any names -- all of your information is completely confidential.

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