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April 17, 2026: Dr. Manav Segal appeared on Fox Weather Philly Live.

Spring allergies in Philadelphia can be brutal—and they seem to get worse every year. If you’re dealing with sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, or sinus pressure, this video breaks down exactly what’s happening and how to get relief.

In this video, Dr. Segal will cover in his interview on Fox29:

• When spring allergy season starts in Philadelphia
• Why tree pollen (like oak, maple, and birch) is so high in our region
• How changing weather patterns make symptoms worse
• The difference between allergies and sinus infections
• The best treatments: antihistamines, nasal sprays, and allergy shots
• Practical tips to reduce pollen exposure at home and outdoors

November 14, 2025 on KYW News Radio: Dr. Manav Segal was interviewed with regards to alpha-gal syndrome.

• Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an allergic reaction to the carbohydrate galactose-α-1,3-galactose (“alpha-gal”), found in mammalian meat and products derived from mammals.
• Tick bites—especially the lone star tick in the U.S.—are the primary trigger, causing the immune system to produce IgE antibodies to alpha-gal.
• Reactions are often delayed, typically occurring 3–6 hours after eating red meat (beef, pork, lamb) or sometimes dairy or gelatin-containing products.
• Symptoms range from hives, swelling, and gastrointestinal upset to anaphylaxis; management includes strict avoidance of mammalian products and carrying epinephrine if indicated.

Listen to the radio broadcast below or read the full article on the KYW News Radio website.

April 30, 2025: Dr. Manav Segal was quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer by writer Mr. Anthony Wood with regards to Philadelphia’s severe spring allergy season.

March 28, 2025 on 6ABC: Dr. Manav Segal was interviewed by Philadelphia 6 abc affiliate’s Katie Katro about the severe spring allergy season we were experiencing.

March 26, 2025 on FOX 29: Dr. Manav Segal discusses why spring allergy season was so severe and provides tips on managing your symptoms.

September 5, 2024: Dr. Manav Segal was quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer with regards to ragweed season in the Philadelphia region.

May 2024: Philadelphia allergist Dr. Segal has been named a Top Doctor in Philadelphia Magazine for 2024.

April 23, 2024 on FOX 29: Weather Authorities Kathy Orr and Scott Williams spoke with Philadelphia allergist Dr. Manav Segal about the important differences between allergy symptoms and an upper respiratory infection.

April 23, 2024 on FOX 29: Meteorologists Kathy Orr and Scott Williams spent time to really delve into why people are having such a tough time this spring allergy season. Speaking with Philadelphia allergist Dr. Manav Segal she delved into why people develop allergies, why this year seems different than past years, the types of allergy symptoms that develop, and treatment options. Tune in to this in depth interview!

April 15, 2024,  as seen on CBS3 Philadelphia: Allergy season is getting longer, starting 20 days earlier and lasting 10 days longer “When you have a warm winter, it just means that the growing season starts earlier that’s going to prolong the season,” Dr. Manav Segal, a Philadelphia-based allergy specialist, said. Segal said 2023 was the warmest winter on record, and also increased the amount of pollen in the air by more than 20%. “So as those pollen counts increase, it’s going to be responsible for increased symptoms,” Segal said.

March 17, 2024 on FOX 29: Philly Fox29’s Ali Ried reports on Philadelphia’s spring allergy season. With the help of Philadelphia allergist Dr. Manav Segal she discusses helpful tips to tackle the allergy season.

March 13, 2024: Philadelphia Allergist Dr. Manav Segal discusses the spring allergy season with reporter Mr. Anthony Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

October 25, 2023 on FOX 29: Philadelphia Allergist Dr. Manav Segal joins Good Day Philadelphia! to discuss Halloween safety tips for kids with food allergies! Take home messages: Read the labels on candy! … Carry your EpiPen! … Stay safe and have fun!

August 19, 2023: Philadelphia Allergist Dr. Manav Segal helps make sense of the allergy forecast for Philadelphia’s fall allergy season! Check out the article in the Philadelphia Inquirer!

June 8, 2023 on 6ABC: Canadian wildfires caused hazardous air quality in the U.S. Northeast. Dr. Manav Segal, Philadelphia allergist, shares his experience. “Really early on it was my own patients tipping me off to the environmental changes they were experiencing,” said Dr. Segal.

June 8, 2023 on FOX 29: Canadian wildfires caused hazardous air quality in the U.S. Northeast. Dr. Manav Segal, Philadelphia allergist, offers tips to stay safe at home.

April 13, 2023 on 6ABC: Philadelphia allergist Dr. Manav Segal gives tips on managing Spring allergies and talks about how tree pollen levels are high right now and are at their worst on hot, windy days.

March 29, 2023 on CBS Philly: Philadelphia allergist Dr. Manav Segal with Chestnut Hill Allergy discusses a significant new study that covered 65,000 children. It showed that pregnant women who live with pets have children with fewer food allergies.

March 31, 2023 on ABC Good Morning America online: ABC News asked doctors including Dr. Manav Segal of Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates (Philadelphia) about must-have medications and products for travel that can relieve some of the pain and stress.

March 13, 2023 on FOX 29: Philadelphia Allergist Dr. Manav Segal stops by FOX 29 to explain the best defense against relentless allergies.

March 8, 2023: Please read the cover story about our practice in the February 2023 issue of Suburban Life magazine: “Relieved”! Led by Philadelphia allergist Dr. Manav Segal, Chestnut Hill Allergy & Asthma Associates LLC offers lasting relief to patients dealing with food and seasonal allergies, asthma, and other life-altering issues. Article by Bill Donahue, Photographs by Alison Dunlap.

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