by Lana B. Patitucci, D.O. | Dec 14, 2021 | Allergies
Most of us associate allergy season with spring or summer. And most of us associate winter with knitted sweaters, snow, and lots of hearty food shared with family. However, when life likes to play a bit of mix ‘n’ match in December and January, what do we end...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Aug 23, 2021 | Allergies, Coronavirus vs Allergies, COVID-19
Jumping at the sound of a cough or reflexively ducking if someone looks like they’re about to sneeze in your direction may well be a sign of the times. COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, or coronavirus, has dominated the media for the last two years. Judging by the opinion...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jul 3, 2020 | Allergies
Many of us have been here before – itchy eyes, sneezing, a runny nose, an unsightly red rash, equally unsightly flaky skin. Allergies are no fun and for some can even be life-threatening. The prevalence of general allergic diseases across the developed world is...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Dec 5, 2019 | Allergies
Allergies are not typically something that come to the front of the mind during the Christmas holiday season. Yet studies have shown that the cold weather can exacerbate symptoms in those suffering from asthma and hay fever (also known as allergic rhinitis) –...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Apr 7, 2019 | Allergies
Spring is here and it typically signals plant pollination. The cold weather, however, will delay pollination but, most likely, not the amount of pollen Philadelphia will get. The colder Philadelphia spring means less pollen, right? No. Although you won’t see...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Sep 20, 2017 | Allergies
When children return to school in August or September, they may pick up any number of illnesses from their classmates or their school building. Dusty classrooms and hallways can trigger allergies and you may see that the signs and symptoms begin to emerge a few weeks...
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