Patient Education
The mission of TAAIS is to improve the quality of life of Texans who suffer from allergies, asthma and immunodeficiencies.
Food Oral Immunotherapy
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...
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training Resources
Resources for Texas SchoolsFood allergy is a growing public health issue that impacts almost every school across the United States. Nearly 6 million children in the U.S. – which equates to 1 in 13, or roughly 2 in every classroom – have a food allergy. In Texas,...
Environmental Allergies
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
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
Hives, or urticaria, are pale red swelling of the skin that occur in groups anywhere on the skin and have the potential to be maddening with itching.
Allergic Skin Disease: Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis is a condition is sometimes referred to as “atopic eczema” or simply “eczema”.
Allergic Rhinitis
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. Learn symptoms, causes and treatment options.
Unproven Approaches
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 comes from the...
Asthma
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...