Winter Allergies
Winter allergies are here! Just because the weather outside is cooler doesn’t mean allergens have disappeared. From seasonal pollen to indoor allergy triggers, learn about some of the winter season allergens and how to combat them. Winter Allergies & Cedar Pollen Environmental winter allergies are commonly caused by cedar pollen. Cedar allergies can affect Texans from November through March, but December, January, and February are the peak months. This is when cedar trees pollinate, releasing countless pollen...
Treating Skin Allergies
Treating Skin Allergies. Skin allergies can cause discomfort and affect your overall health if the symptoms are not addressed. It’s important to understand the different types of skin allergies and see an allergy specialist to relieve your symptoms. Skin Allergies Such As Contact Dermatitis- What Is It? Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, our use of hand sanitizers and face masks has become a part of our everyday lives. However, sometimes using these items or certain lotions and cosmetic creams can cause a skin...
Allergies & Vaccinations
Are allergies a risk factor when getting vaccinations? As we navigate the coronavirus outbreak and the rapidly approaching flu season, it’s important to understand how allergies relate to vaccinations. Read more about allergies and vaccinations. Vaccine Allergies An allergic reaction can on rare occasions be caused by ingredients within a vaccine. The proteins most often implicated in vaccine allergies are egg and gelatin, with perhaps rare reactions to yeast or latex. However, allergic reactions to vaccines are...
Fall Allergies
Fall allergies are here! This time of the year is about enjoying the cooler weather and spending time with loved ones, but along with it comes fall allergies. From environmental allergens to food allergies, it’s important to know what to look out for throughout the autumn season. Fall Allergies in Houston The fall season causes different types of plant pollination than in the spring and summer. During this period of the pollination phase, you can expect more weed pollination than at other points in the year....
Back to School: Your Child’s Allergy and Asthma Care
Managing your child’s allergy and asthma care throughout COVID-19 is important, especially if they are headed back to school for in-person learning. Taking steps to make sure you and your child understand how to manage their allergies and asthma when they return to school is key to helping them stay healthy. Be Prepared Your child’s allergy and asthma care is important to ensure they stay healthy while at school. Work with an allergist to ensure your child’s allergy and asthma medications are up to...
Houston Allergists: Dr. Serge De Golovine: Everything You Should Know
Houston allergists at McGovern Allergy & Asthma Clinic have provided high-quality allergy and asthma care since 1956. Board-certified in adult and pediatric Allergy and Immunology, as well as in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Dr. Serge De Golovine has been with the clinic since February 2013. Learn more about Dr. De Golovine’s work as an allergist. Q: What made you choose a career in the medical field, specifically, as an allergist? Dr. De Golovine: Initially, I went to medical school because I...
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...