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Allergy and Asthma Family Care North Texas Blog

Family allergy and asthma care blog and news

We’ve brought peace of mind to families for over 25 years. Because we’re board-certified experts in our field, we know it’s important to track pollen counts and keep up with the latest developments in allergy research. Our blog is full of insights from our family, to yours.

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The Coronavirus Deseason 2019 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is providing updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance.

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Food Allergy Holiday Party Tips

Holiday Food Allergy Tips

Having a food allergy during the holiday season can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips: If you are hosting a holiday party, check with your guest. If someone is

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Food as Ammunition for Bullying

“I’m going to kill you with this peanut butter cracker.” As an allergist and mom of a child with food allergy, I was shocked and disturbed by this headline quote.

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Chronic or Frequent Sinus Infections

Sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones of your face. The lining of the sinuses normally makes small amounts of mucus. Inflammation in the sinuses leads to swelling and extra mucus. Symptoms of sinusitis, also called rhinosinusitis, include:

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What to do if you think you may be allergic to a drug

Medications affect each of us in different ways, and reactions to drugs are very common. However, not all reactions are allergies. This is important because the type of reaction you are having (an allergy, a side effect, or intolerance) will determine what medications you can take in the future.

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Can I Outgrow a Penicillin Allergy?

Penicillin is one of the most commonly reported drug allergies. However, at least 80% of people who were penicillin allergic will no longer be allergic 10 years after the reaction. In fact, 95% of people labeled allergic turn out to have negative testing and can take penicillin again without problems. Simply avoiding penicillin anyway may sound simple, but there are risks:

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