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In the Northeastern part of the US, “allergy season” begins in the middle of March, with trees being the first to send pollen into the air. For those of you who traditionally suffer with Spring allergies, now is the time to start using steroid nasal sprays. It is best to suppress inflammation and congestion before … Continue reading Spring Allergy Season is almost here

There are many organizations that help doctors provide preventive care. The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a group of volunteers who review and simplify recommendations from these organizations. When your doctor suggests a study or treatment, it is often based on the guidelines from the USPSTF. Patients often want to know why certain … Continue reading Which patients gets what preventive services and when?

There are many products available to help people get through the seemingly endless string of respiratory infections out there. Trying to figure out which treatment is best is confusing because there are so many different medicines and combinations. While there are many name brand and generics, below is a list of the true chemical names … Continue reading Over the counter cough and cold medicines