Dr. Manav Segal, MD Featured on TheActiveTimes.com: Eat This, Not That…To Fight Spring Allergies

March 26, 2017
Outdoor Allergies, Spring

We are excited to announce Philadelphia allergist Dr. Manav Segal is featured on TheActiveTimes.com‘s article on Spring Allergies, which is written by Hristina Byrnes.

To read the full article, please click on this link.

Here is a quick excerpt below:

Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever or seasonal allergies, makes the lives of 40 million to 60 million Americans miserable every spring. The tree pollen season is upon us and it can last until mid-May, which is also when allergies from pollen and grass usually kick. There is no cure for spring allergies, but there are several ways in which you can manage the symptoms and alleviate how they affect you.

Symptoms of environmental allergies include itchy watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and post-nasal drainage. For some people it can trigger asthma symptoms and worsen skin conditions like eczema, according to
Dr. Manav Segal from Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates in Philadelphia. These allergy symptoms are due to the activation of allergy cells in sensitive/allergic patients… Click Here for Full Article on www.TheActiveTimes.com

Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma

Dr. Manav Segal, of Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates, is a leading Philadelphia-area allergist and immunologist who treats asthma and allergies in children and adults and provides breakthrough Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) to treat severe food allergies. Dr. Segal is Board certified by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is Chief of Allergy & Immunology at Chestnut Hill Hospital.