Clifford Bassett

Dr. Cliff Bassett discusses this year’s allergies, why they’re so bad this season, and answer listeners’ questions.

For "Please Explain," Dr. Clifford Bassett explains what an allergy is (and isn’t) and identifies key triggers - from nuts to gluten to the nickel commonly used in cell phones. 

Why is this year's allergy season being called a "pollen tsunami?" We spoke with an NYU medical professor about what's behind our allergies, and what plants we should avoid.

"Poorly controlled allergies have a negative impact on your love life,” says Dr. Clifford Bassett. And climate change is making it worse.

Pam Steel, nurse practitioner at the Duke University Medical Center and coordinator of their study on peanut allergies, talks about the potentially very promising results. Also, Dr. Clifford Bassett, NYU School of Medicine faculty member and medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York, gives advice ...