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Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Allergic Rhinitis (also known as Hay Fever or Allergies)

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Similarly to chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis is a common medical condition. It affects about 30% people. Symptoms include:

  • sneezing
  • rashes
  • puffy eyes
  • watery eyes
  • nasal blockage
  • nasal drainage
  • throat clearing
  • voice and swallowing difficulty
  • fatigue
  • decreased sense of smell

Treatment of allergy is done on a patient-to-patient basis. This may involve nasal sprays, and allergy medications, methods for avoiding exposure, and allergy shots or allergy drops. Allergy shots and drops involves giving patients

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Nose, Sinus, and Allergy Care

It can be difficult for individuals to tell if they are suffering from allergies or have a more serious condition like chronic sinusitis. At Boston Medical Center, the physicians …
Nose, Sinus, and Allergy Care