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...
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....
Ragweed Pollen Allergies
Ragweed pollen allergies affect many Texans during the fall season. Fall allergies can cause congestion, fatigue, and other symptoms affecting your well-being. Working with a local allergist in Houston and understanding the effects of ragweed pollen can help better prepare you for the fall season. What is Ragweed? Ragweed is a common weedy plant found in Texas and thrives in hot, arid climates in open landscapes. Although there are many species of ragweed, the most common varieties of ragweed to cause allergy...
6 Best Back to School Allergy Tips
6 Best Back-to-School Allergy Tips: It’s that time of year again, children are returning to school once more, and most parents are focused on getting their kids prepared for the new school year. For children with allergies or asthma, it’s also important for parents to make sure their children have visited their local allergists and are prepared with some back-to-school allergy tips. Allergy & Asthma Medications One of the best back-to-school allergy tips is to ensure children with allergies or asthma have...