Hay Fever Center - Stratford, CT
Stratford 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 Stratford * ENT and Allergy Associates  ENT and Allergy Associates  Birur G Chandra MD  Allergy & Pulmonary Specialists PC  Connecticut Allergy & Asthma Associates PC  Milford Pediatric Group PC  Allergy Associates Fairfield County  Allergy Associates Fairfield County  Allergy Associates Fairfield County  Mark Aferzon MD FACS  Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County LLC  Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County LLC  Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County LLC  Richard A Levin & Lawrence J Fliegelman MDs  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Connecticut LLC  The Center for the Healing Arts PC  Allergy Asthma & Immunology Center LLC  Eastshore Pediatrics  Childrens Medical Associates  Yale Internal Medicine Dept  Yale Internal Medicine Dept  Allergy & Immunology Center  Passport Health  Allergy Associates  Thomas T Brunoski MD  R H Stember MD  Fairfield County Allergy Asthma & Immunology Assoc  Fairfield County Allergy Asthma & Immunology Assoc  Fairfield County Allergy Asthma & Immunology Assoc  Fairfield County Allergy Asthma & Immunology Assoc  Andrew J Parker MD LLC  Fairfield County Allergy Asthma & Immunology Assoc  CT Medical Group  Norwalk Medical Group PC  Kevin J Hunt MD  Michael L Lewin MD  Quinnipiac Medical of Branford LLC  Advanced Specialty Care PC  Advanced Allergy & Asthma Care  Advanced Allergy & Asthma Care  Advanced Allergy & Asthma Care  Vincent F Tremaglio MD  Allergy Associates  Allergy Associates  Center for Allergy & Immunology  Center for Allergy & Immunology  Center for Allergy & Immunology  Decio M DeEscobar MD  Ear Nose & Throat Associates Waterbury PC  Ear Nose & Throat Associates Waterbury PC  Ear Nose & Throat Associates Waterbury PC  Roger H Karlin MD  Denis A Bouboulis MD  Jane V Petroff MD  Allergy Associates Of Hartford  Branford Pediatrics & Allergy  Allergy & Asthma Associates Stamford PC  Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford  Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford  Fairfield County Allergy Asthma & Immunology Assoc  Hartford Hospital Infectious Diseases Department  Ear Nose & Throat Specialists PC  Ear Nose & Throat Specialists PC  Bruce E Englander MD PC  Bhushan Gupta MD  Arthritis & Allergy Associates PC  Arthritis & Allergy Associates PC  Leonard Cohen MD PhD  Daniel W Kordansky MD  Allergy Associates Of Hartford  Allergy Health Center  Rheumatology & Allergy Institute of CT  George A Sprecace MD JD  Mary E Eslick MD  Shoreline Allergy & Asthma Associates  Shoreline Allergy & Asthma Associates  Shoreline Allergy & Asthma Associates  Denis R Baillargeon MD Stratford, ConnecticutUpcoming 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 FeverChronic Rhinitis and Post-Nasal Drip » What is the purpose of the nose?The purpose of the nose is to warm, clean, and humidify the air you breathe as well as help you to smell and taste. A normal person will produce about two quarts of fluid each day (mucus), which aids in keeping the respiratory tract clean and moist. Tiny microscopic hairs (cilia) line the surfaces of the nasal cavity, helping to brush away particles. Eventually the mucus blanket is moved to the back of the throat where it is unconsciously swallowed. This entire process is closely regulated by several body systems. Structurally, the nose is separated into two passageways (left and right nostrils) by a structure called the septum. Protruding into each breathing passage are bony projections, called turbinates, which help to increase the surface area of the inside of the nose. There are three turbinates on each side of the nose (inferior or lower turbinates, middle turbinates, superior or upper turbinates). The sin... Other Related Hay Fever ArticlesEmergency Contact for Stratford
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