Food Oral Immunotherapy

Education

What is Food Oral Immunotherapy (Food OIT)? Food OIT is the administration of small, gradually increasing doses of the specific food that you/your child are allergic to, with the aim to increase the amount of food (threshold) that you can tolerate. This process is...

Environmental Allergies

Education

A board-certified or board –eligible allergist can help define for you what may be bothering you and thus help you make your plans for your season. Staying indoors with the doors and windows closed is the easiest but often the most inconvenient. Your allergist can...

Allergic Skin Reactions

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  Allergic Skin Reactions Most people recognize that poison ivy causes an itchy rash in people who are allergic to poison ivy, oak, or sumac, but this type of contact dermatitis is only a small example of the type of allergic skin reactions that can occur....

Urticaria: When a Patient Gets Hives

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This is one of the most common skin diseases among individuals with allergic rhinitis (“hay fever”) and asthma. This condition is sometimes referred to as “atopic eczema” or simply “eczema”. Actually, the word eczema describes various kinds of dermatitis (inflamed...

Allergic Skin Disease: Atopic Dermatitis

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This is one of the most common skin diseases among individuals with allergic rhinitis (“hay fever”) and asthma. This condition is sometimes referred to as “atopic eczema” or simply “eczema”. Actually, the word eczema describes various kinds of dermatitis (inflamed...

Allergic Rhinitis

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Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, is swelling or inflammation of the nasal passages, which occurs after breathing in pollen, mold, dust or pet dander to which one may be allergic. Allergic rhinitis affects 40 to 50 million people in the United States and may...

Unproven Approaches

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Unproven Approaches in Allergy As the name states, this article covers allergy related approaches of evaluation and treatment that are not proven or disproved by medical research. None are FDA (Food and Drug Administration, the federal agency which regulates this...

Stinging Insect Allergy

Education

Overview Many Texans are stung by insects every year. Most people will experience pain, redness, itching, and mild swelling at the site of the insect sting, a normal response. In contrast, people who are allergic to insect stings will develop much more severe symptoms...

Sinusitis

Education, Environmental Allergies

Sinusitis What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis, also called rhinosinusitis, is defined as inflammation, swollen irritated tissue, of the nasal and sinus cavity linings. Both areas are typically involved in sinusitis because the sinus linings can be described as an extension...

Sinus Headaches

Education, Environmental Allergies

Sinus Headaches Headaches can range from a nuisance to just plain miserable. In some circumstances, headaches can be a sign of a various serious medical problem. When they are sudden and extremely severe, you should seek immediate medical attention. Chronic or...

Pollen Counts

Education, Environmental Allergies

Pollen Counts Over Texas The Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is proud to have several members who are affiliated with the National Allergy Bureau. These are allergists who take time to analyze air samples for what is currently in the air that could be affecting...

Food Allergies

Education

Overview People with food allergies have an allergic reaction when they eat certain foods. It is estimated that twelve million Americans have food allergies and this number may be increasing. Food allergic reactions can be severe and even fatal. What are Food...

Fire Ants

Education

Are you allergic to fire ants? Fire ants can cause severe, life-threatening reactions in people allergic to them.  More people have died from allergic reactions to fire ants in Texas than anywhere in the U.S. Why are they called “fire” ants? This name...

Asthma

Education

What is asthma? Asthma is a common chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation or swelling of the respiratory tract or bronchial lining in which airways constrict, become inflamed and produce excessive mucus. These episodes can be triggered by exposure to...