Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Watch the full interview from KSAT12
The AAFA ranks San Antonio as one of the worst cities for allergies. Ear, nose and throat specialist, Edward Brooks, MD, tells us how to know if your symptoms are caused by allergies or illness.
- Allergies tend to last a long time while colds usually only last 1-2 weeks
- Allergies won't cause fever while illnesses can cause fever
- Allergies won't cause muscle aches or upset stomach while illnesses could.
Learn more the differences between allergies and illnesses and you can find out what you are allergic to by watching the full KSAT 12 interview.
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Edward Brooks, M.D.
Dr. Edward Brooks received his medical training at Texas Tech University and Harvard University. Dr. Brooks is a frequent speaker and consultant on airway inflammation caused by bacteria and air pollution as they relate to asthma. He actively investigates new drug targets for asthma treatment, and has written over 50 journal articles, book chapters, and reviews in immunology.