2018 Nominations for Best of Denton County Medical & Healthcare are now open! Nominations end July 11 and final voting starts July 25. Click here to nominate Family Allergy & Asthma Care. We are honored to serve Denton County! Residents from around Denton County are asked to nominate their favorite businesses at the Best of Denton County website. When the nomination stage is over. The nominations are tallied and the top 3 from each category move on to the final voting stage where residents are asked to vote for “Best of Denton County”. Once voting ends the winners are announced a few short weeks afterwards. The Best of Denton County magazine is a yearly publication in which every winner is listed in the directory. It is a publication that is exclusive to the finalists and winners of “Best of Denton County” and delivered to over 40,000 of the most affluent homes in Denton County, plus additional copies are blanketed all over the county at high traffic locations such as waiting rooms, city and public offices, chambers and then sent out in many relocation packages. Click here to learn more and nominate Family Allergy & Asthma Care. We are honored to serve Denton County!

The last thing anyone wants are cold and allergy symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing and coughing to put a damper on summer plans for vacations and outdoor activities. Summer allergies could be the cause of your problems. Typically grass pollens and mold spores are the triggers for summer allergies.  Cold and allergy symptoms often mirror each other, so it can be difficult to differentiate the two by yourself. Our board-certified allergists can help you identify if you are truly experiencing summer allergy symptoms. If that is the case, she can offer solutions to enjoy your summer! Contact our office today to get started and have your questions answered. Call 972.539.0086. We look forward to helping you!

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's 2018 Asthma Capitals™ report reveals that Dallas, Texas ranks 17th among cities in the United States having high pollen counts, which can be a risk factor for asthma. Pollen is a very common allergen triggering asthma attacks. If pollen is an asthma trigger for you or your child, AAFA offers the following actions you can take to reduce, or minimize, your exposure to pollen: • Limiting outdoor activities when pollen counts are high • Keeping windows closed during pollen season and using central air conditioning with a CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® filter • Bathing and shampooing before bed • Changing and washing clothing after outdoor activities Click here to read the report and learn more from AAFA. Click here to get the latest pollen counts from our Flower Mound pollen counting station.

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. AAFA reports that over 24.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from asthma and more than 50 million Americans live with various types of allergies.  We are excited to offer a special series this month from Family Allergy and Asthma Care's team of board-certified allergists related to this topic. Subscribe to the blog and join us on social media to receive useful and informative videos and articles. Subscribe to the blog: www.faaccares.com/blog Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/faaccares Join us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/allergyasthma Join us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/faaccares Visit the AAFA website for a National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month calendar of events, social media tools, and ideas to take action.

Are you an adult suffering from chronic dry, itchy skin or rashes? Do you have red patches of skin? You could be experiencing adult eczema. Eczema is also know as atopic dermatitis. Adult eczema is a chronic condition that involves inflamed, red, itchy patches of skin that can erupt in oozing flare-ups. Different areas of the body can be affected for adults, including face, hands and even eyelids. The itching for adults can feel unbearable as a flare-up can affect skin all over the body. Triggers can include soaps, detergents and lotions, and perfumes. Click here to contact our office to speak with a board-certified allergist regarding symptoms you are experiencing or questions you have. We are here to help you!

Spices can add wonderful flavor to foods and even have the potential for health benefits. However, some people are allergic. "While spice allergy seems to be rare, with the constantly increasing use of spices in the American diet and a variety of cosmetics, we anticipate more and more Americans will develop this allergy," said allergist Sami Bahna, M.D., ACAAI past president. "Patients with spice allergy often have to go through extreme measures to avoid the allergen. This can lead to strict dietary avoidance, low quality of life and sometimes malnutrition." Common spice allergy triggers include cinnamon and garlic, but can range from black pepper to vanilla. Click here to read more at the ACAAI website. Click here to contact our office to meet one of our board-certified allergists and discuss your questions if you experience regular discomfort after eating or handling spices.

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? If you answered yes to any of these questions you might be suffering from asthma. Asthma is a condition that can affect your lifestyle but can be controlled. Family Allergy & Asthma Care can diagnose and treat your asthma utilizing proven test methods and customized treatment plans. During your asthma screening our staff will collect information related to your symptoms and your lifestyle. Our specially trained staff will perform a breathing test called a spirometry. The spirometry will measure your pulmonary function and compare it to normal statistics for your age, height, weight, gender, and ethnicity. Our physicians will help design a customized plan that addresses your symptoms and personal activities to help you manage your asthma. Do you have questions? Contact us today to get started! Phone (972) 539-0086 or email info@faaccares.com. Click here to learn more about our locations in North Texas.

Weather conditions will be windy and cold as a cold front passed through North Texas this evening. Expect north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts as high as 40 MPH. The strong winds combined with the cold will result in wind chill values in the teens and twenties. Temperatures may fall to or below 32 degrees in some locations by Saturday morning. Sudden changes in the weather and cold air can trigger asthma. Pollen counts can surge during windy days as pollen spreads. Be alert if you plan to be outdoors this evening or tomorrow morning. Click here to get the latest pollen counts and find tree, grass, weed and mold levels. Click here for more from the National Weather Service Fort Worth/Dallas, Texas

If you've watched local news broadcasts this week, you have most likely heard mention of the pollen count - especially tree pollen.  This week our pollen counting station has measured very high levels of oak, ash, and mulberry in North Texas. Family Allergy & Asthma Care is a AAAAI certified counting station providing daily pollen and spore levels for North Texas. Click here to get the latest information. Here's more about oak, ash, and mulberry trees: Oak - Mainly present in spring. Various species growing throughout the U.S. are commonly found in residential areas, as well as parks, and remote forests. Click here to read more about oak tree pollen. Ash - Ash trees are found mainly in the eastern and southeastern areas of the U.S. Most species bear male and female flowers on separate trees.  Click here to read more about ash tree pollen. Mulberry - Mainly present in winter and spring. Mulberries have simple, alternate leaves and bear fruit that is beneficial to humans. They frequently grow in shrub form.  Click here to read more about mulberry tree pollen. Tens of millions of Americans suffer allergy symptoms caused by exposure to tree, grass and weed pollens every year. Click here to read more from ACAAI (American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology).

There are very high concentrations of tree pollen! Watch out for Oak, Mulberry and Hackberry. Click here to get the full report