There are very high concentrations of tree pollen! Watch out for Oak, Mulberry and Hackberry. Click here to get the full report
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Outdoor Mold Spores Increase in Spring
Outdoor mold spores begin to increase as the temperatures rise in the spring. Molds are microscopic fungi that produce spores, which spread through the air and can trigger or aggravate asthma symptoms. Unlike pollen which you can see everywhere, you might not notice that mold spores floating through the air. Mold allergy symptoms can be […]
Vote Family Allergy & Asthma Care for Best of Denton 2018
Vote Family Allergy & Asthma Care! The Best of Denton voting is happening now through February 25. We are honored to serve individuals and families in the Denton area. Cast your vote online today at http://bit.ly/2EtS8je. At Family Allergy and Asthma Care it is our mission to enhance the health and well being of our patients and their families by: Focusing […]
Joining the AAFA Effort to Understand Asthma
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) believes your voice is a valuable part of asthma research. The Paper Project offers you the opportunity to join others in a very meaningful training effort. Watch the video and click here to learn more and get started today.
Dealing with Food Allergy Bullying
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), an astonishing 79 percent of food allergic children say they are bullied because of their food allergy. And 57 percent report being touched or harassed by a food allergen, such as peanuts, dairy and eggs. Watch Christian Kloser’s story and get tips to avoid […]
Peanut Allergy on the Rise in U.S. Children
Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, and ACAAI member, presented information from recent research which shows that peanut allergies in children have increased by 21 percent since 2010, with nearly 2.5 percent of US children potentially now suffering from the condition. In addition to peanut allergy, rates of tree nut, shellfish, fin fish, and sesame allergies are also on the […]
Trunk or Treat 2017
Join us October 30 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for a food allergy friendly TRUNK OR TREAT! Everything your child receives will be free of the top 8 allergens. We will have a photo booth, face painting, costume contest, decorating teal goodie bags, lots of prizes and more. We hope to see you there! Join […]
Top 8 Food Allergens
What are the top 8 food allergens? Eggs Milk Peanuts Tree nuts Fish Shellfish Wheat Soy More than 50 million Americans have an allergy of some kind. Food allergies are estimated to affect 4 to 6 percent of children and 4 percent of adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Food allergy […]
Create a Safer, Happier Halloween for All Kids
FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project® is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. The Teal Pumpkin Project was inspired by a local awareness activity run by the Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee (FACET) and launched as a national campaign by FARE in 2014. FARE thanks FACET for their ongoing partnership […]
Family Allergy and Asthma Care Voted Best of Denton County 2017
BEST OF DENTON COUNTY 2017 WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED! Family Allergy & Asthma Care has been voted Best of Denton County 2017: Allergist. We wish to extend a special thanks to those who vote and trust us with their allergy and asthma care needs. It is an honor to serve you! Click here to view the […]
