Staying Healthy with Asthma
Staying Healthy with Asthma: Caring for and treating asthma is important for those that live with the condition to live each day comfortably without flare-ups. It’s important to recognize the signs of an asthma flare-up, know about asthma triggers, and work with an asthma specialist to develop a treatment plan you can rely on. Read more to learn about caring for your asthma and the steps you can take to stay healthy this year. Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system that causes the airways to...
Traveling with Allergies
Summer is here, and many of us are ready to begin traveling again. However, if you suffer from allergies, traveling can sometimes be difficult if you experience a flare-up in the middle of your vacation. Learn about some helpful tips to help manage your allergies while traveling. Look for Allergy Friendly Hotels & Resorts When traveling with allergies, looking for hotels that offer allergy-friendly services and amenities is a good idea. When looking for a hotel, ask the staff before booking what type of...
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...
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...