Thomas Falasca, DO FACA FACPM February 2, 2023 Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis has been estimated to affect 40 to 60 million Americans. a However, exposure to hay is not necessary to cause the symptoms of “hay fever” and “hay fever” typically does not produce a fever. So, What Is Hay Fever? Hay fever, or, more correctly, seasonal allergic rhinitis, is an allergic response to environmental substances that peak periodically and cause symptoms mostly related to the

Thomas Falasca, DO FACA FACPM December 29, 2022 The danger of peripheral cold-related injuries is upon us. Although it is usual to think only of frostbite, peripheral cold-related injuries also include frostnip, chilblain, and trench foot.1 Why Peripheral ? These cold-related injuries are peripheral because they localize to specific body parts as opposed to hypothermia which affects the entire body. Nevertheless, the regional effect does not diminish their importance be

Thomas Falasca, DO FACA FACPM Infection and Travel Recently, we all have become highly aware of the infection risks that constantly surround us. Dealing with this has frequently involved restricting travel. But restrictions are difficult to observe long-term, especially when they keep us from friends and family over the holidays. In the upcoming holidays, we will be traveling more than we have in the last few years. Accordingly, here are some tips on maintaining safety from