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Pollen and Allergy Season: 5 Important Things to Know

Pollen and Allergy Season: 5 Important Things to Know

Pollen and allergy season has arrived! Although most of us enjoy the spring weather with the joys of outdoor activities, this season also brings more environmental allergens. Pollen is one of the most common allergens that trigger a local human reaction during this time of the year. Let’s take a closer look at pollen and how it affects allergy sufferers. What is Pollen? Pollen is a delicate powder-like substance plants produce as part of their reproductive process. The grains contain the plant’s male...

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Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Day: What You Should Know

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...

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Cedar Fever and Allergies

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...

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Houstonia Magazine Names McGovern Allergy & Asthma Clinic Doctors Top Allergists in Houston: Everything You Need To Know

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...

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Contact Dermatitis and Cosmetics

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....

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