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Cleveland Asthma & Allergy Specialist Doctors for Hay Fever

Type 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 Cleveland *

Chattanooga Allergy Clinic
Marc W Cromie
2960 Westside Dr NW
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 899-0431

Chattanooga Allergy Clinic
Hyman M Kaplan
2960 Westside Dr NW
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 899-0431

Chattanooga Allergy Clinic
Todd A Levin
2960 Westside Dr NW
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 899-0431

Covenant Allergy & Asthma Care
Susan P Raschal
1350 Mackey Branch Dr
STE 114
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 468-3267

Asthma Immunology Allergy & Dermatology
Michael C Hollie
1720 Gunbarrel Rd
STE 400
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-4100

Asthma Immunology Allergy & Dermatology
Russell L Walker
1720 Gunbarrel Rd
STE 400
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-4100

Asthma Immunology Allergy & Dermatology
Robert E Younger
1720 Gunbarrel Rd
STE 400
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-4100

Krys T Alimurka MD
Krys T Alimurka
1039 Executive Dr
STE 102
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 875-6162

Crossville Medical Group PA
Richard S Galos
100 Lantana Rd
STE STE 202
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-5141

Medical Center
Burton M Rudolph
901 Grove St
Ste 169
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-4647

Allergy Specialists of Knoxville
Jane R Conley
10810 Parkside Dr
STE 202
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 588-2753

Allergy Specialists of Knoxville
Sangeetha M Kodoth
10810 Parkside Dr
STE 202
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 588-2753

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Robert M Overholt
200 New York Ave
STE 250
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 584-8588

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Robert David Ponder
200 New York Ave
STE 250
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 584-8588

East Tennessee Allergy PC
Jeffrey L Schlactus
200 New York Ave
STE STE 220
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-3966

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Colleen N Shimazu
200 New York Ave
STE 250
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 584-8588

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Michael A Springer
200 New York Ave
STE 250
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 584-8588

Allergy Asthma & Immunology PC
Michael M Miller
800 Oak Ridge Tpke
Jackson Plz STE A401
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-0711

Allergy & Asthma Affiliates
Donald Ellenburg
123 Gill St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 977-8242

Allergy & Asthma Affiliates
Timothy C Frazier
123 Gill St
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 977-8242

Immunology Clinic PC
Marek Pienkowski
7417 Kingston Pike
West Knox Plaza STE 101
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 584-4112

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Paul M Carter
801 Weisgarber Rd
STE 200
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 584-8588

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Phillip Jones
801 Weisgarber Rd
STE 200
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 584-8588

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Robert Keeton
801 Weisgarber Rd
STE 200
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 584-8588

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Tidence Prince
801 Weisgarber Rd
STE 200
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 584-8588

Allergy Asthma & Sinus Center
Joseph M Wisniewski
801 Weisgarber Rd
STE 200
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 584-8588

Caring Medical Center
Rafay Khan
939 Emerald Ave Ste 720
St Marys Professional Bldg STE 905
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 992-2221

Greater Knoxville Ear Nose & Throat Associates
Allan M Rosenbaum
1515 Saint Mary St
STE 200
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 521-8050

Cleveland, Tennessee

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Hay Fever

What 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...

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Nasal Allergy Medications »

Introduction

Although 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...

Emergency Contact for Cleveland

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Nearby Cleveland Hospitals *

SkyRidge Medical Center Main Campus
2305 Chambliss Ave NW
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423)559-6000

SkyRidge Medical Center Westside Campus
2800 Westside Dr NW
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423)339-4100

Parkridge Valley Hospital
2200 Morris Hill Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423)894-4220

Memorial North Park Hospital
2051 Hamill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423)495-7100

Woods Memorial Hospital
886 Highway 411 N
Etowah, TN 37331
(423)263-3600

Parkridge East Hospital
941 Spring Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423)894-7870

Memorial Hospital
2525 De Sales Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423)495-2525

HEALTHSOUTH Chattanooga Rehabilitation Hospital
2412 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423)698-0221

Parkridge Medical Center
2333 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423)698-6061

Erlanger North Hospital
632 Morrison Springs Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423)778-3302

Athens Regional Medical Center
1114 W Madison Ave
Athens, TN 37303
(423)745-1411

TC Thompson Children's Hospital
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423)778-5437

Erlanger Baroness Campus
975 E Third St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423)778-7000

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation
1 Siskin Plz
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423)634-1200

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga
709 Walnut St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423)266-7721

Rhea Medical Center
9400 Rhea County Hwy
Dayton, TN 37321
(423)775-1121

Hamilton Medical Center
1200 Memorial Dr
Dalton, GA 30720
(706)272-6000

Hutcheson Medical Center
100 Gross Crescent Cir
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706)858-2000

Murray Medical Center
707 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706)695-4564

Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute
100 Moccasin Bend Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423)265-2271

Copper Basin Medical Center
144 Medical Center Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423)496-5511

Wildwood Lifestyle Center & Hospital
435 Lifestyle Ln
Wildwood, GA 30757
(706)820-1493

Fannin Regional Hospital
2855 Old Highway 5
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706)632-3711

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