Rochester ranks high for allergies. What should we know about triggers and treatment?
About this episode
The episode discusses Rochester's ranking for allergies and features experts explaining triggers and treatments for families.
Rochester was recently ranked the fifth worst American city for allergies. We sit down with members of the Golisano Children's Hospital Pediatric Allergy team to discuss how families can prepare for allergy season. They explain triggers, treatments, and how allergies affect children and schools. In studio: Jessica Stern, M.D., associate professor of allergy and immunology in the Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology; and the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at University of Rochester Medicine Katherine L. Tuttle, M.D., clinical director of the Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, associate program director of the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship, and assistant professor of pediatrics and medicine at University of Rochester Medicine --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email , Facebook or…
People in this episode
Guests: Jessica Stern, M.D., Katherine L. Tuttle, M.D.
Topics covered
- allergies
- children's health
- treatment
- triggers
- school impact
Keywords
- allergies
- Rochester
- children
- treatment
- triggers
- Golisano Children's Hospital
- University of Rochester Medicine
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester Medicine
Places: Rochester
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