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Little Rock 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 Little Rock *

ACH Allergy & Immunology Dept
Stacie Jones
11 Childrens Way
AR Childrens Hospital/Allergy Dept
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 364-1060

ACH Allergy & Immunology Dept
Tamara Perry
11 Childrens Way
AR Childrens Hospital/Allergy Dept
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 364-1060

ACH Allergy & Immunology Dept
Amy Scurlock
11 Childrens Way
AR Childrens Hospital/Allergy Dept
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 364-1060

Arkansas Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Paul Martin Fiser
2504 McCain Blvd
STE 118
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-9696

Arkansas Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
D Melissa Graham
2504 McCain Blvd
STE 118
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-9696

Arkansas Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Lori M Kagy
2504 McCain Blvd
STE 118
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-9696

Arkansas Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Eddie W Shields
2504 McCain Blvd
STE 118
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-9696

Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Gene L France
18 Corporate Hill Dr
STE 110
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 224-1156

Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Jim M Ingram
18 Corporate Hill Dr
STE 110
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 224-1156

Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Ellen Lu
18 Corporate Hill Dr
STE 110
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 224-1156

Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Deanna N Ruddell
18 Corporate Hill Dr
STE 110
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 224-1156

Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Blake G Scheer
18 Corporate Hill Dr
STE 110
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 224-1156

Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Karl V Sitz
18 Corporate Hill Dr
STE 110
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 224-1156

Arkansas Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Kelly D Burks
10310 W Markham St
STE 222
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-5210

Arkansas Allergy & Asthma Clinic PA
Nancy W Zuerlein
10310 W Markham St
STE 222
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-5210

Joseph W Matthews MD
Joseph W Matthews
11614A Huron Ln
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 221-1956

Asthma & Allergy Institute
Anil K Badhwar
11321 I-30
STE 308
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 455-7003

Jackson Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Brian D Jackson
151 Harmony Park Cir
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-1311

Little Rock, Arkansas

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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 Little Rock

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Little Rock Hospitals *

Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Childrens Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501)364-1100

Eugene J Towbin Healthcare Center
2200 Fort Roots Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501)257-1000

UAMS Medical Center
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)686-7000

Arkansas State Hospital
305 S Palm St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)686-9000

John L McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)257-1000

Select Specialty Hospital Little Rock
Two St Vincent Cir
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)661-4198

St Vincent Health System
Two St Vincent Cir
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)552-3000

St Vincent Doctors Hospital
6101 St Vincent Cir
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)552-6000

Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock
3333 Springhill Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501)202-3000

Baptist Medical Center Little Rock
9601 Interstate 630
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501)202-2000

St Vincent Medical Center North
2215 Wildwood Ave
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501)552-7100

St Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital
2201 Wildwood Ave
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501)834-1800

The BridgeWay Hospital
21 Bridgeway Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72113
(501)771-1500

Arkansas Heart Hospital
1701 S Shackleford Rd
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501)219-7000

Pinnacle Pointe Hospital
11501 Financial Center Pkwy
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501)223-3322

Methodist Behavioral Hospital
1601 Murphy Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501)803-3388

North Metro Medical Center
1400 Braden St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501)985-7000

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
100 Rivendell Dr
Benton, AR 72019
(501)316-1255

Saline Memorial Hospital
1 Medical Park Dr
Benton, AR 72015
(501)776-6000

Conway Regional Medical Center
2302 College Ave
Conway, AR 72032
(501)329-3831

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