By Robert W. Sugerman, MD | Contributor Ahhh, springtime! Renewal of dormant life, lengthening of daylight hours, gentle breezes, and the promise of lazy summer days ahead… But for some people (approximately 15% of the population), the arrival of spring brings misery in the form of runny nose, sneezing, congestion,…
By: Robert W. Sugerman, MD | Contributor Here’s a lesson that I learned very early in my career as an allergist: If the allergist advises the family to get rid of their dog (or other beloved warm-blooded creature), the family will usually get rid of the allergist instead. My youthful…
By Robert W. Sugerman, M.D. | Contributor If you have ever wondered whether your symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, and congestion are due to the “common cold,” environmental allergies or even sinusitis, you are not alone. Because these three conditions have overlapping features and may occur either simultaneously or sequentially,…