Insect Sting Allergies: What You Should Know
Insect sting allergies can be painful on the skin, often causing redness, swelling, and irritation. However, those with insect sting allergies can experience more severe symptoms that can cause an immune system reaction within the body. It’s important to understand different types of reactions to determine if you need to pay a visit to your allergist. Mild versus Severe Reactions Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction include: Pain in the affected area Redness or pimple-like spots Mild swelling Hot to...
Traveling with Allergies
Summer is here, and many of us are ready to begin traveling again. However, if you suffer from allergies, traveling can sometimes be difficult if you experience a flare-up in the middle of your vacation. Learn about some helpful tips to help manage your allergies while traveling. Look for Allergy Friendly Hotels & Resorts When traveling with allergies, looking for hotels that offer allergy-friendly services and amenities is a good idea. When looking for a hotel, ask the staff before booking what type of...
Is It Food Allergies or Contact Allergies?
Is it food allergies or contact allergies? Some differences are important to note if you have noticed a rash and are wondering if the reaction was caused by food or contact allergies. Learn how to tell the difference and some treatment options in our blog. Food Allergies vs. Contact Allergies And Their Reactions A food allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts unusually to specific foods. An allergen or irritant similarly causes contact allergies. But how do you know if you have a food allergy or...
Allergy Shots in Houston
Allergy shots in Houston are a great way to stay healthy during allergy season. They are a form of immunotherapy that can help relieve allergy symptoms and improve well-being if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Learn about the process of allergy shots at the clinic, from the initial appointment to receiving regular injections. What are allergy shots? Allergy shots are regular injections over a period of time that stop or reduce allergy attacks. They are a form of treatment called immunotherapy. Each allergy...
Spring Allergies
Spring allergies are here! As the winter season ends, you may begin to experience itchy eyes, a runny nose, and discomfort due to spring allergies. From tree pollen to mold, learn about some common spring allergens and how to combat them. Tree & Grass Pollen During the spring season, trees that have laid dormant during the winter season come back to life and begin to pollinate. Tree pollen from oak, ash, and hackberry are common culprits of pollen allergies. Later in the spring season, grasses such as...
Houston Allergists: Dr. Aries Gavino
Houston Allergist Dr. Gavino Q&A The McGovern Allergy & Asthma Clinic allergists have provided high-quality allergy and asthma care since 1956. Dr. Aries Gavino, a board-certified allergist, and immunologist specializes in a broad spectrum of allergic and immunologic conditions and is proud to be a member of the McGovern family. Learn more about Dr. Gavino’s work as an allergist. Question: Dr. Gavino-What made you decide to choose a career in the medical field, and more specifically as an...
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...