Children’s Allergies
Food Allergies at School: What Parents Should Discuss With Teachers
The new school year is officially underway across Houston, and families are settling back into busy routines of classes, homework, sports, and after-school activities. For parents of children with food allergies, the start of the school year is also an important time to ensure teachers and school staff understand your child’s needs. Even if you discussed your child’s allergies during registration or before the first day, now is a good time to follow up. Managing food allergies at school requires...
Back to School Allergy Care: Does Your Child Need an Updated Allergy or Asthma Action Plan?
As a new school year approaches, parents are busy checking off supply lists, adjusting sleep schedules, and preparing for new routines. For children with allergies or asthma, there is another important item to add to the list: making sure their allergy or asthma action plan is current. Back to school allergy care can help ensure teachers, nurses, coaches, and other school staff know how to recognize symptoms and respond appropriately if your child experiences an allergic reaction or asthma flare-up. Even if your...
Allergen-Free Home: Cleaning Tips to Reduce Symptoms
If you or a loved one suffers from allergies or asthma, home should feel like a safe space—not a trigger zone. Unfortunately, dust mites, pollen, mold, and pet dander can accumulate in your living environment, exacerbating symptoms. The good news is that with proper cleaning habits, you can minimize allergens and create an allergen-free home environment, allowing you to breathe more easily. At McGovern Allergy and Asthma Clinic in Houston, our team of allergy specialists can help families create healthier...
Allergy Care for Children: Diagnosing & Treating Pediatric Allergies
Allergies can affect children in many ways, from sneezing and congestion to itchy skin or even breathing problems. For parents, it can be stressful to watch their child struggle with symptoms they don’t fully understand. That’s why choosing a trusted clinic that specializes in allergy care for children is so important. At McGovern Allergy and Asthma Clinic in Houston, TX, the pediatric allergists are committed to helping kids get lasting relief from allergies and asthma so that they can grow up...