Typically, allergy season in Pennsylvania begins in early spring and can last until the first freeze of winter. Climate change, however, has begun to change the calculus. Warmer and wetter conditions mean that pollen season tends to start earlier, last…
In January 2022, Liz, previously a nurse at Penn Neurology for 16 years and currently a PICC nurse at Jefferson Hospital, was plagued with red, itchy rashes which mysteriously appeared on her left hand. Within a month, the problem spread…
While the gas, bloating, rashes and other reactions caused by food intolerances cause discomfort, identifying the culprits can pose the real challenge. The mystery can be compounded because in some cases, symptoms don’t appear for up to 48 hours, and…
Itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion are all hallmarks of spring allergy symptoms. If it seems like allergy symptoms are getting worse each spring, you aren’t imagining it because approximately one in five people suffer from seasonal allergies,…
As people look forward to gathering safely for holiday celebrations this season, it’s the perfect time to consider an additional precaution—protecting those with severe food allergies. Pecan pie, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole and, of course, plenty of stuffing top…
Kids are eager to hit the streets this Halloween after pandemic lockdowns, but with at least 1 in every 13 kids now suffering from food allergies—and more than half of the top treats containing food allergens—Halloween can be pretty scary…
By Dr. Manav Segal, board-certified allergist and immunologist, Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates While COVID shutdowns have many people yearning for warm weather and outdoor activities, allergy sufferers know that spring means one thing . . . allergy season…
We are excited to announce that Dr. Manav Segal, MD has again been named a Top Doctor for 2021 in Philadelphia Magazine's Be Well Philly. The doctors on this list have been nominated by their peers as the very best…
By Dr. Manav Segal, board-certified allergist and immunologist, Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates Halloween will certainly be different during COVID-19, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the anticipation of treats. Did you know that more than half of…
By Dr. Manav Segal, Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist For many allergy sufferers, summer fun is over because ragweed season arrived in mid-August and it’s going to be more challenging and longer due to a warm winter and hot summer…