Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Day: What You Should Know
Allergy-friendly Valentine’s Day gifts are important to plan for if a loved one or child’s classroom has a student with food allergies. Knowing some of the common allergens in Valentine’s Day treats and ideas for safe alternative gifts is a great way to ensure an allergy-friendly holiday! Valentine’s Day Treats & Common Allergens The day of love may be sweet for many, but for those with food allergies, the holiday can be dangerous if allergens are accidentally consumed. About 32 million people have...
Cedar Fever and Allergies
Cedar fever, or cedar pollen allergies, is a common reaction among those who have a reaction to the spores of the cedar tree. This allergen is most severe in December until about early spring, and its symptoms can resemble cold or flu-like symptoms. Cedar fever symptoms can cause extreme discomfort and affect your well-being if not properly managed by an allergist. Learn more about cedar allergies and what to do to mitigate symptoms in the winter. Cedar Pollen Allergies Cedar fever and cedar pollen...
Houstonia Magazine Names McGovern Allergy & Asthma Clinic Doctors Top Allergists in Houston: Everything You Need To Know
McGovern Allergy & Asthma Clinic’s Dr. Aries Gavino and Dr. Serge De Golovine were rated by their peers as top allergists in allergy and immunology. HOUSTON, TX NOVEMBER 2022 — Houstonia Magazine recently announced their Top Doctors of 2022 list. Among those awarded were top allergists McGovern Allergy & Asthma Clinic’s doctors, Dr. Aries Gavino and Dr. Serge De Golovine. The two physicians were named top doctors in their specialty of allergy and immunology. To curate their list of the top...
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 preparing their kids for the new school year. For children with allergies or asthma, it’s also essential 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 their...
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...