by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Apr 7, 2019 | Allergies
Spring is here and it typically signals plant pollination. The cold weather, however, will delay pollination but, most likely, not the amount of pollen Philadelphia will get. The colder Philadelphia spring means less pollen, right? No. Although you won’t see...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Mar 15, 2019 | Oral Cancer
Do you know the difference between a symptom that is caused by virus or bacterial infection and one that is the result of oral cancer? A diagnosis by an ENT doctor will tell you for sure but it’s also important to know and understand the symptoms because treatment...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Nov 26, 2018 | Air Quality Index (AQI)
The recent wildfires in Woolsey and Camp Fire have Californians and the nation as a whole concerned not only for human life but also for the air that they are breathing. Those living near or in the paths of the fires were and are still breathing hazardous air. And, as...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Nov 5, 2018 | A Star is Born Movie, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Tinnitus
Tinnitus, an ear condition most commonly described as a ringing in the ears, has come to the forefront lately due to the release of the movie A Star Is Born starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Cooper’s character, Jackson Maine, is a country-rock musician in...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Sep 29, 2018 | Common Cold
There are many myths when it comes to the causes and cures of the common cold and the flu. Each family has its own beliefs, favorite remedies and grandmothers who faithfully pass along their most effective cures. But what is myth and what is fact? It may be comforting...
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