603 Allergies

Pollen, peanuts, dust mites and animal dander are just a few of the many possible triggers for sneezing, wheezing or hives. During the fall, millions of people suffer from “seasonal rhinitis,��? more commonly known as hay fever. What can be done to relieve their misery? How can allergic symptoms be prevented?
Guest: David B. Peden, MD, MS. He is Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Immunology and Infectious Disease. Dr. Peden is also Associate Chair for Research in the Department of Pediatrics and Director of the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill.