Clifford Bassett

Bio

Dr. Clifford Bassett, an adult and pediatric allergy specialist, and diplomate of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and medical director, Allergy and Asthma Care of NY.  He is a clinical assistant professor of medicine and on the teaching faculty of NYU School of Medicine and NYU Langone Medical Center, in NYC and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Otolaryngology at SUNY LICH. He has been a frequent guest on NYU’s sponsored Sirius Radio “Doctor Radio”. He a fellow of the American College and the American Academy of Allergy and has served as chair of clinical research for the ACAAI and was a past chair the Chair, Public Education Committee. Recently, Dr. Bassett was honored by US News and World Report with a position on the National Top Doctor list, which includes those whom Castle Connolly has determined to be in the top 10 percent of the region’s physicians.

He has authored scientific articles (JAMA, Chest) and textbook chapters, as well as given lectures at a myriad of nationwide scientific meetings. Dr. Bassett has also contributed to articles in Time, The New York Times (Science Times Section with Anahad O’Connor), Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, National Geographic, Reader’s Digest, New York Daily News, New York Newsday, New York Post, Prevention, Health, Parents, Ladies’ Home Journal, National Geographic, Woman’s World, Self, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Family Circle, Time Out NY, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Shape, and USA Today.

His media and television appearances include CNN, MSNBC, CBS’s “The Early Show,” NBC’s “The Today Show,” ABC’s “Good Morning America,” “NBC Nightly News,” FOX News Network, Dr. Oz Show, Telemundo and NPR and Doctor Oz Show in 2010.

His practice and education website is www.allergyreliefnyc.com and the blogsite is www.allergyepidemic and is also on twitter @ allergyreliefny.



Specialties:

  • allergy & immunology

Affiliation:

  • Medical Director, Allergy & Asthma Care of NY

Location:

Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Allergy & Immunology:

    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.

    COPD is a progressive lung disease that makes it diffic...Full Article

  • Clifford Bassett
    Clifford Bassett answered:
    What facial markers can indicate that I have allergies?
    Facial markers that can indicate that you have allergies include allergic shiners (puffiness under...  Full Post
  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Allergy & Immunology:

    TUESDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- Most American adults with asthma also have an allergy, according to a new study.

    Researchers examined data on nearly 2,600 people from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and found that 75 percent of adults aged 20 to 40 with asth...Full Article

  • Clifford Bassett
    Clifford Bassett answered:
    What facial markers can indicate that I have allergies?
    Facial markers that can indicate that you have allergies include allergic shiners (puffiness under...  Full Post
  • Clifford Bassett
    Clifford Bassett answered:
    What are allergy shots (immunotherapy)?
    An allergy shot, or immunotherapy, is a vaccine that causes a state of tolerance and reduces...  Full Post
  • Clifford Bassett
    Clifford Bassett answered:
    Who should get immunotherapy for allergies?
    Allergy injections are appropriate for anyone who is consistently suffering from seasonal...  Full Post
  • Clifford Bassett
    Clifford Bassett answered:
    How do allergy drops work?
    Allergy drops, or oral immunotherapy, work similarly to allergy injections in that they build a...  Full Post
  • Clifford Bassett
    Clifford Bassett answered:
    Are allergy drops safe?
    Allergy drops, like allergy injections, appear to be very safe and well tolerated, especially when...  Full Post
  • Clifford Bassett
    Clifford Bassett answered:
    How can certain foods make my pollen allergies worse?
    If you have seasonal allergies, oral allergy syndrome can cause the foods you eat to make pollen...  Full Post
  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Allergy & Immunology:

    THURSDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) -- In much of the United States, there's little evidence of spring yet, unless you have seasonal allergies.

    Folks with spring allergies are likely already experiencing sneezing, watery eyes and fatigue because of tree pollen, experts say.

    The no...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Allergy & Immunology:

    THURSDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) -- In much of the United States, there's little evidence of spring yet, unless you have seasonal allergies.

    Folks with spring allergies are likely already experiencing sneezing, watery eyes and fatigue because of tree pollen, experts say.

    The no...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Allergy & Immunology:

    FRIDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- For most passengers, airline travel is safer than ever these days. But for people with peanut or tree-nut allergies, a routine flight can end in disaster.

    Many airlines still serve peanuts and tree nuts, or snacks and meals that contain these products,...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Allergy & Immunology:

    MONDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- For some people, a sting from the ubiquitous fire ant can provoke potentially severe reactions, but a new study finds that only one-third of people with such allergies get shots that can ease the danger.

    "Patients are fearful of the injections, and ofte...Full Article

  • Clifford Bassett
    Clifford Bassett answered:
    How can I help prevent food allergy attacks when hosting a party?
    Here are some tips to avoid food allergy attacks if you're hosting a holiday dinner: Expand...  Full Post
  • Clifford Bassett
    Clifford Bassett answered:
    How can I help prevent pet allergies if I have a cat or dog?
    If you have pet allergies, consider the following proven survival tips: Create an "allergy...  Full Post