Word: allergists
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Treating allergies doesn't necessarily mean taking medication. "Doctors should first identify the cause of the problem," says Dr. Joel Karlin, an allergist in Lakewood, Colo. "Are there smokers in the house? Is the carpet old and mildewy? Is the dog sleeping on your bed?" Many people find relief simply by changing their environment. If you can't bear to part with Fido, banning him from the bedroom can make a big difference. Special note to folks who are sensitive to ragweed: you may be cross-reactive to chamomile tea as well...
...Susan Wynn, an allergist who practices in Fort Worth, Texas, first noticed the problem at the beginning of February. Dr. William Berger of Mission Viejo, Calif., picked up on it two weeks later. That was just about when Dr. Donald Pulver of Rochester, N.Y., realized, as he puts it, that "everybody, including my wife, was complaining about itchy eyes, stuffy nose, dry cough--the classic signs of an allergy attack." Classic, except that the allergy season wasn't due to begin for at least a month...
University Upholstery is right off Inman Street, next to an overgrown empty lot fenced in with chicken wire. Light sneaks in between the bolts of cloth that block the windows. The piles of batting, cushions and dust make the store a child's dream and an allergist's nightmare...
...option is allergy shots, which can be prescribed by an allergist. According to Israel, such shots can be useful...
...allergy sufferers, spring is not all roses. But staying indoors, using medication under the advice of an allergist and having plenty of tissues nearby are all good ways to enjoy the coming season. According to the calendar, spring--and unfortunately, allergy season--is just around the corner...