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Saharan Dust Defense: Preparing Your Home to Combat Allergies in Houston

Saharan Dust Defense: Preparing Your Home to Combat Allergies in Houston

Saharan dust is an annual weather phenomenon that affects Houston, bringing many health challenges, especially for allergy sufferers. The influx of this delicate, sandy particulate matter from the Sahara Desert can worsen respiratory conditions like asthma and trigger allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. As Houstonians, it’s essential to be proactive in safeguarding our homes and health during the Saharan dust season. In this blog, we’ll share some valuable tips to help you prepare your home...

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Summer Allergies: Top Allergy Tips- What You Should Know

Summer Allergies: Top Allergy Tips- What You Should Know

Summer allergies can put a damper on the joys of the season. With the right strategies, you can effectively manage and alleviate the symptoms associated with summer allergies. The warmer months increase pollen, mold spores, and insect activity, triggering allergic reactions in many individuals. However, by following some top allergy tips, you can minimize the impact of summer allergies and fully embrace all that summer has to offer. The tips below will help you manage your summer allergies to enjoy the summer...

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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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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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Ragweed Pollen Allergies

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...

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6 Best Back to School Allergy Tips

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 preparing their kids for the new school year. For children with allergies or asthma, it’s also essential 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 their...

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