Insect Sting Allergies: What You Should Know
Insect sting allergies can be painful on the skin, often causing redness, swelling, and irritation. However, those with insect sting allergies can experience more severe symptoms that can cause an immune system reaction within the body. It’s important to understand different types of reactions to determine if you need to pay a visit to your allergist. Mild versus Severe Reactions Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction include: Pain in the affected area Redness or pimple-like spots Mild swelling Hot to...
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...
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...