Hay Fever Center - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors for Hay FeverType of Physician: Asthma & Allergy Specialist What is a Asthma & Allergy Specialist? A certification by the Board of Allergy & Immunology; practitioners are expert in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of immune disorders. Specialty: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Common Name: Allergy Doctor Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors in Cambridge * Boris Balson MD PC  Backbay Allergy Associates  Backbay Allergy Associates  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Lynda G Kabbash MD  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Specialties Department Division of Allergy  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Peter F Weller MD  Children's Hospital Boston Allergy Immunology Dermatology Rheumatology  Brigham & Women's Hospital Center for Chest Diseases  Brigham & Women's Hospital Center for Chest Diseases  Allergy Associates at MGH  Allergy Associates at MGH  MGH Allergy & Immunology  Allergy Associates at MGH  Allergy Associates at MGH  Allergy Associates at MGH  MGH Allergy & Immunology  Allergy Associates at MGH  Allergy Associates at MGH  Allergy Associates at MGH  Triphon Vlagopoulos MD  Allergy and Asthma Associates  Boston University Medical Group  Tufts Medical Center  NEMC Pediatric Pulmonology & Allergies  Gary P Gurka MD  Joel Bleier MD  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Dermatology Allergy & Immunology  Allergy & Asthma Center  Allergy & Immunology Clinic  Brighams & Womens Hospital Allergy & Immunology  MGH Pediatric Pulmonology  Dedham Medical Associates  Daniel J Muppidi MD  Chi Shang Wang MD  Beer & Vernovsky MDs  Lahey Burlington Allergy & Immunology  Lahey Burlington Allergy & Immunology  Lahey Burlington Allergy & Immunology  Lahey Burlington Allergy & Immunology  Niranjan Dudani MD  AASP Allergy & Asthma Specialty Physicians PC  AASP Allergy & Asthma Specialty Physicians PC  AASP Allergy & Asthma Specialty Physicians PC  South Shore Allergy & Asthma Specialists PC  Asthma & Allergy Affiliates  Asthma & Allergy Affiliates  Asthma & Allergy Affiliates  Asthma & Allergy Affiliates  Asthma & Allergy Physicians LLC  Asthma & Allergy Physicians LLC  Asthma & Allergy Physicians LLC  South Shore Medical Center  New England Allergy & Immunology  Southboro Medical Group Framingham  Stuart Rhein MD  Allergy & Asthma Specialists PC  Allergy & Asthma Specialists PC  Allergy & Asthma Specialists PC  Allergy & Asthma Specialists PC  Allergy & Asthma Specialists PC  Allergy & Asthma Care PC  Lung Allergy & Sleep Specialists  Professional Allergy Associates  Pediatrics Associates of Fall River Inc  Ronald Dorris MD  Central Mass Allergy & Asthma Care  Central Mass Allergy & Asthma Care  Central Mass Allergy & Asthma Care  Central Mass Allergy & Asthma Care  Allergy & Asthma Associates South  ENT Associates of Worcester Inc  Allergy Associates  Allergy Associates  Allergy Associates  Allergy Associates  Allergy Associates  ENT Associates of Worcester Inc  Allergy & Asthma Center  Allergy & Asthma Center  James Cavanaugh MD Cambridge, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Hay FeverWhat is hay fever? What are the symptoms and signs?Hay fever is a misnomer. Hay is not a usual cause of this problem, and it does not cause fever. Early descriptions of sneezing, nasal congestion, and eye irritation while harvesting field hay promoted this popular term. Allergic rhinitis is the correct term used to describe this allergic reaction, and many different substances cause the allergic symptoms noted in hay fever. Rhinitis means "irritation of the nose" and is a derivative of rhino, meaning nose. Allergic rhinitis which occurs during a specific season is called "seasonal allergic rhinitis." When it occurs throughout the year, it is called "perennial allergic rhinitis." Rhinosinusitis is the medical term that refers to inflammation of the nasal lining as well as the lining tissues of the sinuses. This term is sometime used because the two conditions frequently occur together. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, frequently include nasal congestion, a clear runny nose, sneezing, nose and eye itching, and excess tear production in the eyes. Postnasal dripping of clear mucus frequently causes a cough. Loss of the sense of smell is common, and loss of taste sense occurs occasionally. Nose bleeding may occur if the condition is severe. Eye itching, redness, and excess tears in the eyes frequently accompany the nasal symptoms. The eye symptoms are referred to as "allergic conjunctivitis" (inflammation of the whites of the eyes). These allergic symptoms often interfere with one's quality of life and overall health. Allergic rhinitis can lead to other diseases such as sinusitis and asthma. Many people with allergies have difficulty with social and physical activities. For example, concentration is often difficult while experiencing allergic rhinitis. Why does an allergic reaction occur?An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system attacks a us... Recommended Reading Related to Hay FeverIntroductionAlthough they are the cornerstone of allergy treatment, avoidance measures are not always enough to manage all of the symptoms. When the symptoms of nasal allergies are mild or intermittent, antihistamines with or without decongestants can help. Very often, some relief can be found in taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and this is usually the first step an allergy sufferer will take. Self-medication, though, is frequently inadequate since OTC drugs cannot adequately treat the inflammation that develops in the nose. At this stage, anti-inflammatory medications are required, usually in the form of intra- nasal steroid sprays (sprayed into the nose). The combination of an antihistamine (with or without a decongestant) and a topical nasal steroid spray will usually afford good relief with minimal side effects. The addition of ipratropium bromide nasal spray (Atrovent - an anticholinergic medication) is also very effec... Other Related Hay Fever ArticlesEmergency Contact for Cambridge
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