Contact Dermatitis and Cosmetics
Contact dermatitis can be caused by cosmetics if you have a skin allergy to one of the ingredients. This is especially the case during the month of October as everyone puts on face paint and makeup for their Halloween costumes. It’s important when selecting face paint or Halloween makeup to read the ingredients and to avoid cosmetics with harsh chemicals or skin allergens. What is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a rash or skin irritation that appears after contact with an affecting skin allergen....
Ragweed Pollen Allergies
Ragweed pollen allergies affect many Texans during the fall season. Fall allergies can cause congestion, fatigue, and other symptoms affecting your well-being. Working with a local allergist in Houston and understanding the effects of ragweed pollen can help better prepare you for the fall season. What is Ragweed? Ragweed is a common weedy plant found in Texas and thrives in hot, arid climates in open landscapes. Although there are many species of ragweed, the most common varieties of ragweed to cause allergy...
6 Best Back to School Allergy Tips
6 Best Back-to-School Allergy Tips: It’s that time of year again, children are returning to school once more, and most parents are focused on getting their kids prepared for the new school year. For children with allergies or asthma, it’s also important for parents to make sure their children have visited their local allergists and are prepared with some back-to-school allergy tips. Allergy & Asthma Medications One of the best back-to-school allergy tips is to ensure children with allergies or asthma have...
Quick-Relief Inhalers Versus Controller Inhalers: Medications for Asthma
Quick-relief inhalers versus controller inhalers: When you or a loved one are having trouble breathing, do you know which asthma medication to reach for? With so many inhalers available these days, sometimes it can be confusing which inhaler to use. Asthma is a common condition, affecting more than 25 million American children and adults. But if not properly controlled, asthma can interfere with school, work, exercise, and overall health. Each year, nearly half of people with asthma will develop a serious flare...
Epinephrine Autoinjectors: How and When to Use Them
Epinephrine autoinjectors are life-saving medical devices that are the first line of treatment when experiencing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). If you or a family member suffers from allergies that could trigger anaphylaxis, it’s important always to keep one on hand wherever you go. It is also important to know how and when to use them. Learn more about the right way to use epinephrine autoinjectors in the event of an emergency. 1st, How Do Epinephrine Autoinjectors Work? Epinephrine autoinjectors...
Get the Most Out of Your Allergy Appointment: What You Should Know
Get the most out of your allergy appointment! Knowing how to prepare and what questions to ask at your allergy appointment is important to help your allergist manage your symptoms and to improve your overall well-being. Here are some important things to consider beforehand and share with your allergist during your allergy appointment. Before Your Allergy Appointment Before your allergy appointment, it’s beneficial to fill out your forms ahead of time so you can take your time thinking about what symptoms you are...
Intermittent Asthma
Intermittent asthma is a type of short-term asthma that lasts for no more than 2 days a week. This type of asthma is the least severe classification of asthma but still requires treatment by an allergist to help manage the symptoms if interfere with your daily comfort. Read more in our blog about intermittent asthma and treatment options. What Causes Intermittent Asthma The causes of intermittent asthma are hard to pinpoint, but the most common triggers of this type of asthma include Allergies...
What Are Hives?
What are hives? Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of red bumps or welts on the skin that various triggers can cause. If you have experienced an outbreak before or for the first time, it is important to know your treatment options with your allergist. Understanding a Hives Outbreak What are hives, and what are their causes? Various internal and external triggers can cause hives (urticaria). Hives typically will fade after 24 hours, but some outbreaks can last longer depending on the type of urticaria:...