Doctor shares tips to protect yourself from pollen allergies this spring
While the first day of spring brings joy and the start of blooming flowers, it can also be a time of dread for allergy sufferers.
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While the first day of spring brings joy and the start of blooming flowers, it can also be a time of dread for allergy sufferers.
The Philadelphia region's weather is off to a blustery start this weekend, with winds whipping throughout the day Saturday. We'll see some sunshine once clouds clear out.
Scientists at Imperial College London are working on more precise ways to measure the allergens that cause hay fever symptoms. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl explains.
As seasonal allergy symptoms hit residents of the Philadelphia region, a local doctor explains why allergy season is starting earlier than ever and how to cope.
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An explosion of pollen is making people miserable. This is an especially bad allergy season. Many people are going to emergency rooms, and the Philadelphia Health Department has issued an advisory. CBS 3 health reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on why it's so bad, and tells you the simple things you do can right now to breathe easier.
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Dr. Maria Lania, director of Allergy and Immunology at Cooper University Hospital, says allergy season is underway and there's already a lot of sneezing and itchy eyes.
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To carry on the wind, some tree pollen is particularly dry and light, so it blows easily through open windows, onto your car, your clothes and up your nose -- and may make you sneeze.
If you notice your dog or cat is itching and scratching more than usual, there could be one or more allergies present, contact your veterinarian for help and relief as soon as possible.
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Attorneys say they are close to a long-term deal to keep the Pennsylvania health system open.
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