Sneezing, wheezing, and itchy eyes aren't the only symptoms of seasonal allergies, says Dr. Timothy Quinn. Fevers, facial pain, headaches, and even chills may be signs of hay fever. According to Dr. Quinn, a timely diagnosis of seasonal allergies along with treatment using medications such as Zyrtec, Allegra, and Singulair is the key to feeling better.
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A few weeks back the New York Times ran a column in their health section called "The Claim: It's a Cold. No, It's an Allergy." Guess what?... Read more »
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Chills refers to feeling cold after an exposure to a cold environment. The word can also refer to an episode of shivering, accompanied by paleness... Read more »
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Rigors; ShiveringHome CareFever (which can accompany chills) is the body's natural response to a variety of conditions, such as infection. If the... Read more »
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Rigors; ShiveringPreventionReferencesPowell KR. Fever. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th... Read more »
Molds... yuck! A fungus -- that's disgusting, right? And what does mold have to do with nasal allergies and asthma? The answer to that question is,... Read more »
Pediatricians, general practitioners, internists, allergists and pulmonologists can all treat asthma and allergies. Allergists or immunologists are... Read more »