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COPING WITH SPRING ALLERGIES

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Spring is in the air…and so is pollen, the powder that collects on your car or porch in spring and early summer. If you’re one of 35 million Americans who suffer from allergic rhinitis, a.k.a. hay fever, rose fever or spring fever, and find yourself sniffling, sneezing & dabbing at your watery eyes, the following tips may be helpful:

• Keep windows closed and use air-conditioning if you’re allergic to pollen
• If you have pets, keep them out of the bedroom and bathe them often
• Use an air filter or purifier and keep the air filter clean
• Use a dehumidifier in basements and other mold-prone areas
• Don’t let laundry sit in the washer – it will cause mold to grow
• Wash bedding every week in hot water and use plastic covers for pillows and mattresses
• Vacuum twice a week using a vacuum with a fine filter
• Don’t use fans because they stir up dust
• When possible, choose hardwood floors instead of carpet
• Avoid blinds and long drapes – use shades instead
• Do not smoke in your house or car
• Stay indoors between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. or on hot, dry, windy days
• After being outdoors, take a shower, wash your hair, and change your clothes

LEESTER D. WU, M.D., APPOINTED LIAISON TO CANCER COMMISSION

Dr. Leester D. Wu, associate director of the department of Radiation Oncology,has been appointed South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer
Liaison Physician to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC).
The three-year appointment places Dr. Wu among an elite group of approximately 1,600
physicians who are recognized for their leadership in the development of cancer programs
and for their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Cancer Liaison physicians
are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the ACS.