April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring sneezing, congestion, and runny noses for millions of people who suffer from springtime allergies.
Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, also can cause sinus pressure, headaches, wheezing or coughing, itchy eyes, itchy throat, and irritation to the ear canals. These symptoms can be triggered by outdoor allergens such as wind-blown pollens from plants, trees, grasses, and weeds, which are most common during spring and summer. Hay fever can occur any time of year because of indoor allergens such as mold and pet dander.
"While over-the-counter medications bring relief for many allergy sufferers, there are times when your symptoms become persistent and you need to see a healthcare provider," said Hazel Bluestein, MD, Tower Health Urgent Care Chief Medical Officer. "On evenings and weekends when your primary care provider is not available, Tower Health Urgent Care is prepared with convenient locations and hours to meet your healthcare needs."
Urgent Care is an essential link in Tower Health's continuum of care, providing convenient access to skilled and compassionate care at our urgent care locations across Berks, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, Northampton, and New Castle counties. Learn more about Tower Health Urgent Care and all the services offered by visiting towerhealth.org/services/urgent-care.
About Tower Health
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. With approximately 14,000 team members, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership of Tower Health and Drexel University in Philadelphia. It also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading; home healthcare services provided by Tower Health at Home; and a network of 22 urgent care facilities across the Tower Health service area. Tower Health offers a connected network of 2,200 physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers across more than 230 convenient locations. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.