Category: Allergies

Spring and summer are here in Texas, which means that our seasonal allergies are active (again!). The spring trees (live oak, elm, hackberry, mesquite, and many more) have been quite active this year, and we are now rapidly moving into the summer grass season (Bermuda, Bahia, Johnson, etc.). All of these plants are very happy and healthy this year, due to the excessive amount of rain that we have had. And, of course, that rain has been a tremendous boost to the mold counts, unfortunately. The good news is that all of these various allergens can be managed with similar methods, and we’ve got some tips for managing spring and summer allergy symptoms in Texas.

Allergy symptoms have effects on us far beyond just sneezing or watery eyes. For kids this is true also.  While […]

Spring is finally here and with it come long days of fun outdoor activities. If road or mountain biking is […]

A grass allergy is actually an allergy to grass pollen. Like flowering plants and trees, grasses also have pollen and […]

There is nothing fun about realizing you can’t eat a food you love any longer. Perhaps it’s seafood or perhaps […]

When visiting with your allergist for the first time, it’s important to share any and all information that could be […]

If you suffer from indoor allergens like pet dander or dust mites, winter can be an especially difficult time. You’re […]

The main causes of indoor allergens in your home are pet dander, dust mites, and indoor molds. So, where do […]

Holiday gatherings should be a happy time. After a year of not seeing one another, we all want this year’s […]

If your child is at-risk for severe allergic reaction your allergist may prescribe an epinephrine auto-injector.  These tools work to […]