Hay Fever Center - Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove * Care Centers for Allergy & Asthma  Nirmala Arora MD  Asthma & Allergy Associates of Dupage  Asthma & Allergy Associates of Dupage  DuPage Medical Group Asthma & Allergy Center  Asthma & Allergy Clinic Ltd  Kiran Girdhar MD  Midwest Allergy & Asthma Clinic  Allergy & Asthma Physicians  Allergy & Asthma Physicians  Oak Brook Allergists  Oak Brook Allergists  Oak Brook Allergists  Oak Brook Allergists  Diane L Ozog MD SC  UIC Otolaryngology  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Joseph Leija MD  Allergy & Asthmas Medical Associates  Allergy & Asthmas Medical Associates  Allergy & Asthmas Medical Associates  Greg Sharon MD  Greg Sharon MD  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Naperville Children's Clinic  William Epperly MD  Loyola University Medical Center  The Asthma & Allergy Center of Chicago  Allergy Asthma & Sinus Centers  Drs Bente & Greco  Ghani Asthma & Allergy Center  Ghani Asthma & Allergy Center  Suburban Pediatric Pulmonology  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Sonin & Miller MDs  Sonin & Miller MDs  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Midwest Physician Centers of Orland Park  Lourdes D Floro MD & Miguel G Camara MD  Lourdes D Floro MD & Miguel G Camara MD  Allergy & Asthma Center  Suellyn Rossman MD  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Asthma & Allergy Associates  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Asthma & Allergy Associates  Kajorndej Komutanon MD  Asthma & Allergy Associates  Sahar K Rida MD  Portage Park Medical Specialists  Oscar Novick MD  Bessie S Dominguez MD  Susan Chua-Apolinario MD  Uma D Gavani MD  Sonali P Majmidar MD  Cynthia Lerner MD  Allergy & Asthma Clinic SC  Allergy & Asthma Clinic SC  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Associated Allergists & Asthma Specialists Ltd  Angspatt-Rangsithienchai & Associates  Angspatt-Rangsithienchai & Associates  Midwest Primary Care  Illinois Institute of Allergy & Asthma Inc  Allergy & Asthma Clinic  J Keith Lemmon MD SC  James Pollock MD  University Consultants in Allergy & Immunology  University Consultants in Allergy & Immunology  University Consultants in Allergy & Immunology  University Consultants in Allergy & Immunology  University Consultants in Allergy & Immunology  Oakton Health Center  Lisa Sullivan MD SC  West Town Medical Associates  Allergy & Asthma Associates  Allergy & Asthma Associates  Grove Pediatrics LTD  Allergy & Asthma Associates  Paul M Kentor MD  North Shore Allergy and Asthma  North Shore Allergy and Asthma  Paul M Kentor MD  North Shore Allergy and Asthma  Lawrence Elegant MD  Children's Memorial Hospital Allergy & Immunology  Advocate Health Care Hazel Crest  Advocate Health Care Hazel Crest  Sidney Feldman MD  Head & Neck Cosmetic Surgery Associates  Herman Scheinberg MD  Advocate Health Center Sykes  Kris G McGrath MD  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Allergy & Immunology  Richard K Burt MD  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Allergy & Immunology Downers Grove, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 Downers Grove
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