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Allergy Shots in Houston

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...

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Spring Allergies

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...

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Houston Allergists: Dr. Aries Gavino

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...

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Winter Allergies

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...

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Treating Skin Allergies

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...

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Allergies & Vaccinations

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...

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