by Dareen Siri, M.D. | Sep 17, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies
Hay Fever Relief Possible with Simple Steps! August marked the start of misery for as many as one in five Americans who suffer from hay fever, also called seasonal allergic rhinitis. That’s because ragweed, the main cause of hay fever, begins blooming around August...
by MASA | Jul 2, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News
Sufferers of allergic rhinitis can experience any combination of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and nasal itching. Severe symptoms can include fatigue, frequent sinus infections, sinus headaches, and brain fog. Commonly referred to as hay fever, allergic...
by MASA | Jun 26, 2018 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News
When allergy occurs in the eye, it is called allergic conjunctivitis. The most frequent symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis are itching, watering, and redness. Many patients will also experience nasal symptoms. The first step toward relief of eye allergy is proper...
by MASA | Jul 29, 2015 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies
During the Fall months, ragweed pollen assumes center stage as the primary foe for hay fever sufferers. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is triggered by airborne allergens, such as pollen. Symptoms include runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and...
by Dareen Siri, M.D. | Mar 25, 2014 | Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Allergy Desensitization (Allergy shots), News, Pollen Allergies
As the frigid weather finally thaws and the flora of central Illinois hungrily start to bloom, people with pollen and mold allergies will notice the itching, rubbing, sneezing, and stuffiness that surface during spring. “Cold, wet winters predict a very brisk growing...
