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. | Sep 20, 2017 | Allergies
When children return to school in August or September, they may pick up any number of illnesses from their classmates or their school building. Dusty classrooms and hallways can trigger allergies and you may see that the signs and symptoms begin to emerge a few weeks...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | May 16, 2017 | Allergies, Spring Allergies
When seasonal allergies bring on sneezing, coughing and nasal congestion you may be tempted to stay inside to avoid pollen and blooming flowers. However, that may not be the only thing that is aggravating your allergies. Did you know that the environment indoors may...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Apr 21, 2017 | Allergies, General, Pediatric ENT
All allergy medications are not created equal, especially when it comes to children. Children should only take children’s allergy medication, not a small dose of adult allergy medication – unless directed by a physician. Children have different tolerances for...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Oct 8, 2016 | Allergies, ENT: Nose
In a word, yes, if they are close to you. Weather of all types can make allergies worse, and hurricanes are no exception. Wind, rain, and humidity can kick up pollen and keep them swirling through the air. When you consider the terrific winds and low barometric...
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by Alan S. Berger, M.D. | Apr 29, 2016 | Allergies, ENT: Nose, Sinus Information, Spring Allergies
This spring, on the eastern coast of the United States, we have not witnessed tree pollen spikes as we have in prior years. This is not to say that those suffering from tree pollen allergies will not be or were not affected this year. They most likely will. However,...
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