Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

Dr. Bassett Contributes to Modern Readers – Kleenex on Standby, 2015’s Allergy Season Could be Brutal

March 23, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

The first day of spring may be a blessing for most, but for millions of seasonal allergy sufferers across the United States, it represents that start of another extended period of sniffles, sneezes and suffering. Unfortunately, those hoping for at least some sense of relief this year may be in for a pretty huge let-down as experts suggest that 2015’s spring allergy season is going to be particularly brutal.

Recent studies suggest that a massive 35 million American’s are to some extent affected by seasonal allergies, which vary from mild inconveniences to genuinely life-affecting allergic reactions.

Dr. Bassett Contributes to The Weather Channel – 8 Gardening Hacks That Will Change Your Life

March 23, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

The spring pollen season brings a lot of stress for the millions of Americans who spend their days sneezing and sniffling. And one task in particular — gardening — can cause a significant amount of misery becuase of the proximity to pollen producers it requires.

With that in mind, Dr. Clifford Bassett, founder and medical director at Allergy and Asthma Care of New York, put together a list of gardening tips for his patients so they can decrease their exposure to the popular allergen.

Dr. Bassett on NBC Nightly News – Snowy Winter to Make Spring Allergies More Miserable

March 23, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

Dr. Bassett Contributes to Tech Times – Experts Say 2015 Allergy Season Could Be More Severe Than Usual

March 20, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

Spring has arrived in the U.S., bringing along a slew of seasonal allergies. Experts suggest that the 2015 allergy season could be more severe in comparison to previous years.

When plants and trees start to bloom, pollen is released into the air, affecting millions of people. The most common seasonal allergy is rhinitis or hay fever, which is triggered by pollen from grasses, trees and weed. About 35 million Americans are affected with hay fever each year.

Dr. Bassett on Pix11 – Fighting outdoor allergens: pollens, molds, dander and more

March 20, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

Dr. Bassett on Fox News – Can children outgrow peanut allergies?

March 19, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

Link to Video: http://video.foxnews.com/v/4119282010001

Dr. Bassett on The Today Show – How to Prepare for a Severe Allergy Season

March 10, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

Allergist Dr. Clifford Bassett tells the TODAY team how to prepare for the upcoming allergy season, with such suggestions as putting air purifiers in your home.

Dr. Bassett Contributes to Good Housekeeping – What Doctors Wish You Knew About Allergies

March 8, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

It’s not just you: More people are suffering from allergies than ever before. The advice these doctors give their closest pals can help you get relief and enjoy spring again.

1. Stop stressing.
“When a person with allergies is under stress, the immune system can respond by making their symptoms worse. And I often tell my friends and family, if you’re not coping with your stress, your allergy medicine may not be as effective.

Dr. Bassett Contributes to Fox News – Can you really be allergic to the cold?

March 4, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

Winter is often a time to enjoy the beauty of nature’s scenes and children playing in the snow, but for those who suffer from cold induced hives, it can also be a time of fear and trepidation.

The condition is called cold urticarial and it presents itself in the form of a rash that is intensely itchy, and welts on the skin. It is often triggered by histamine being released, such as from an allergic reaction, and occurs most frequently in adults aged 20-40. The most common symptoms include localized hives after the skin is exposed to anything cold, such as air, water or car keys.

Dr. Bassett Contributes to The Weather Channel – Why This Allergy Season Will Be The Worst

March 4, 2015 by Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.

Every year without a doubt you probably hear these fearful words: “It’s going to be the worst allergy season ever.” Is it just a scare tactic or is there something to it? This year, science can back up the popular claim.

“There’s a couple factors,” Dr. Clifford Bassett, founder and medical director at Allergy and Asthma Care of New York, told weather.com. “One is the rising long term increase in carbon dioxide and its effect on increased production of pollen,” and another is what he calls “the priming effect.”

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Clifford W. Bassett, M.D.