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Epinephrine Autoinjectors: How and When to Use Them

Epinephrine Autoinjectors: How and When to Use Them

Epinephrine autoinjectors are life-saving medical devices that are the first line of treatment when experiencing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). If you or a family member suffers from allergies that could trigger anaphylaxis, it’s important always to keep one on hand wherever you go.  It is also important to know how and when to use them. Learn more about the right way to use epinephrine autoinjectors in the event of an emergency. 1st, How Do Epinephrine Autoinjectors Work?  Epinephrine autoinjectors...

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Christmas Tree Allergies: What You Should Know

Christmas Tree Allergies: What You Should Know

Christmas tree allergies can pose a problem for those who enjoy having a real Christmas tree in their home. These allergies can be avoided by substituting a real tree for an artificial one or taking steps to reduce the potential for an allergy flare-up. Learn more about some actions you can take this Christmas to enjoy your tree. Christmas Tree Allergy Causes In addition to pollen left on the tree, an allergy flare-up from your tree is often caused by mold spores left after its been cut. Once you bring the tree...

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Cedar Pollen Allergies

Cedar Pollen Allergies

Cedar pollen allergies and cedar fever may be a term you have heard before when talking about cedar allergies, but why exactly is it referred to that way? Intense cedar allergies can often present with cold or flu-like symptoms. Here are some of the symptoms to look out for in our blog. What are cedar pollen allergies? Cedar pollen allergies are caused by the pollen from mountain cedar trees. In Texas, pollen from the Ashe juniper tree also contributes to fall allergies due to its similarity to the cedar tree...

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Hurricane Season and Allergies

Hurricane Season and Allergies

Hurricane season can be difficult for us and our environment, but did you know the stormy weather can trigger allergy symptoms? The turbulent weather patterns caused by hurricane season can spread allergens quickly throughout the air. Learn more about allergies during hurricane season and how to combat them. Hurricane Season & Allergies in Texas Hurricane season begins around early June and ends around the last week of November, with peak season in August and September. With wind speeds up to 100 to 150 miles...

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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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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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