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Does Rainfall Affect The Pollen Count?
Rain washes pollen away, but pollen counts can soar after rainfall. “Rain often washes pollen out of the environment, but first, it bursts pollen particles, spreading allergens farther.” Warner Carr, […]
Asthma, Allergies and Pets
Pets May Cause Havoc for Allergic and Asthmatic Patients Keeping domestic animals as household pets is a universal activity. Pets provide companionship, security and a sense of comfort. Children often […]
Oral Immunotherapy
Oral Immunotherapy or Oral Induction of Tolerance (OIT) is a form of desensitization which involves gradually consuming increasing amounts of the food allergen over weeks and months resulting in desensitizing […]
Flower Mound Food Allergy Awareness Week Event May 17
Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 14-20 and you are invited to join us at Market Street in Flower Mound, Texas on May 17 for a special event. Our registered dietitian […]
Summer Asthma Symptoms
Do you have trouble breathing or does your chest feel tight when you exercise? Do you wake up during the night coughing? Is it difficult to take a deep breath? […]
Biologics and Asthma
Biologics offers hope for those who may continue to suffer from asthma symptoms after treatment. The goal of biologics is to treat asthma at the cellular level. Biologics are made from […]
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
For some people, physical activity is the only trigger necessary to cause an asthma episode. Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) occurs when the airways in your chest become narrow and constricted within […]
World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day takes place on the first Tuesday in May. People with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve […]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Click here to visit their website for resources and tools […]