One of the most common causes of itchy nose and ears and other allergic symptoms is allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever. According to the American Academy Of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, allergic rhinitis affects between 10 and 30 percent of adults and as many as 40 percent of children.
(less...). Medford is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Brookhaven. The community is served by the Patchogue-Medford School District. The Long Island Rail Road was the initial pioneer of Medford.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.8 square miles (28.0 km2), all land. Medford is crossed by several busy roadways, including Horseblock Road (Suffolk CR 16), NY 112, Patchogue-Yaphank Road/Sills Road (Suffolk CR 101) and the Long Island Expressway.