By Dr. Manav Segal, Board Certified Philadelphia Allergist and Immunologist On January 31, 2020 the FDA approved Palforzia to offer as Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) treatment of peanut allergy. Palforzia is peanut flour dispensed in graded doses as a treatment of…
By Dr. Manav Segal, Board Certified Philadelphia Allergist and Immunologist While Halloween can be a spooky season, it can be particularly scary for parents with children who suffer from severe allergies to foods like peanuts, milk and eggs. One of…
Itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose and nasal congestion — all are hallmarks of spring allergy symptoms. Does it seem like your allergies are getting worse each spring? Do you suspect you have allergies for the first time? You are probably…
We are excited to announce that Dr. Manav Segal, MD has again been named a Top Doctor for 2019 in Philadelphia Magazine. The doctors on this list have been nominated by their peers as the very best in their fields…
Patients often ask for reasons we have seen an increase in allergic diseases, including asthma, eczema, and food allergies in recent decades. Among possible causes are changes in our environment such that we are not exposed to microbes that help…
In some cases a patient may be allergic to one tree nut and not another. The difficulty is identifying individual tree nuts that have not been cross-contaminated. Another circumstance in which finding safe, single-sourced tree nuts is important is when…
There was a great article published in the New York Times about food labels. It highlights the challenges families face everyday in deciphering ingredient lists. LINK: NYT Which Allergens Are in Your Food? Tips for finding safe food: Skip food…
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 11th! This FREE and educational event is an opportunity for members of the food allergy community to meet and connect with others in the Philadelphia/South Jersey Area. Top Philadelphia allergist, Dr. Manav Segal, from…
Love vs. Allergies: A true love story as seen on NBC10 Philadelphia. 😻 A man's "allergy to cats nearly derailed his relationship. Allergist Dr. Manav Segal [at Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates, LLC] helped to keep the couple together…
We are excited to announce that Philadelphia allergist, Dr. Manav Segal, MD has been named a Top Doctor for 2018 in Philadelphia Magazine. Check out the Q & A with Dr. Manav Segal, MD or click here to visit the magazine page.…