Self-Care & Managing Your Allergies & Asthma
Self-care can be a great tool for managing your allergy and asthma symptoms during stressful times. If you have allergies or asthma, stress can often be a trigger for your symptoms to appear. Although self-care is different for every person, here are some tips to help calm your mind and body! Spend Time Outdoors (Safely) Getting healthy fresh air is important while spending a significant amount of time indoors, but it’s important to do it safely and avoid times where environmental allergens are at their...
Virtual Doctor Appointment vs. In-Office
A virtual doctor appointment is an alternative to in-office appointments when you are feeling sick or prefer to see your doctor from the comfort of your home. You might wonder about the differences between a virtual appointment and visiting a clinic in person. There are benefits to both telemedicine and in-person appointments What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine, a virtual doctor appointment, is a subset of telehealth that refers solely to the provision of health care services and education over a distance through...
Asthma Treatment During Covid
Living with asthma doesn’t have to be difficult. Understanding the strategies for managing your asthma is important, especially during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Learn how to identify and reduce triggers, take the appropriate medications, and know what to do in an emergency. Strategies For Managing Your Asthma Treatment With Covid Identifying and reducing contact with asthma triggers. Understand and take medications as prescribed. Assess your asthma symptoms and know when it gets worse. Have a plan in...
What Is an Allergist / Immunologist?
When it comes to managing your allergies, there is no better choice than seeing an allergy specialist. Our board-certified allergists are immunologists trained to diagnose, treat, and manage allergies, asthma, and similar conditions. Learn more about allergists and how we can help manage your allergy symptoms. What is an allergist/immunologist? An allergist/immunologist (commonly referred to as an allergist) is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat, and manage allergies, asthma, and immunologic...
Pollen In Houston
Pollen in Houston During allergy season, high numbers of pollen in Houston counts are huge contributors to our itchy eyes, runny nose, and constant sneezing. Your car and outdoor furniture will most likely be covered in yellow dust during this time of year. These pollen spores are spread through the wind and come from various trees, grasses, and weeds. It’s important to know how we measure pollen, its seasonal patterns, and which varieties are most prevalent in Houston to determine your level of sensitivity. How...
A Guide For Kids With Allergies
Your child’s health can be unpredictable at times. Especially pertaining to kids with allergies. Children are susceptible to health risks even when they’re just playing outside. For example, you might not know if your child has allergies to outdoor elements, so a simple day at the park can trigger some allergy symptoms or reactions. However, don’t fret, you can still keep your child safe and comfortable with some knowledge under your belt and a few informative tips. Kids With Allergies Indicators Aside from...
Allergies and Flying: Taking Allergies to New Heights
Allergies and Flying…Having an allergy attack mid-flight can be one of the scariest experiences a person can endure. Since there are limited supplies and medical aid on an aircraft, most airlines have taken the necessary precautions to ensure that their passengers are taken care of while on board. Some U.S. airlines have even changed their policies to accommodate passengers who have food allergies. Allergies and Flying: Peanut Allergy Being allergic to peanuts is one of the most common types of food...
Food Allergy v. Food Intolerance
Have you ever eaten something that you had a bad reaction to? Well, having a physical response to a specific type of food could either mean that you have a food allergy or food intolerance. Most people often confuse the two because similar symptoms occur. Although food intolerance is more common, it’s important to differentiate between the two so that you are able to identify any life-threatening reactions. What having a Food Allergy Means? Having a food allergy is the result of your immune system reacting to a...