Food Allergies & Eating at Restaurants

Food Allergies & Eating at Restaurants

Food allergies can pose a significant challenge when dining out at restaurants. The fear of accidental exposure to allergens and the risk of an allergic reaction can create anxiety and uncertainty for individuals with food allergies. However, with proper preparation, communication, and awareness, it is possible to safely enjoy a meal at a restaurant, even with food allergies. As experts in allergies and asthma, McGovern Allergy and Asthma Clinic provides essential tips for navigating food allergies when dining...

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Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Day: What You Should Know

Allergy-Friendly Valentine’s Day: What You Should Know

Allergy-friendly Valentine’s Day gifts are important to plan for if a loved one or child’s classroom has a student with food allergies. Knowing some of the common allergens in Valentine’s Day treats and ideas for safe alternative gifts is a great way to ensure an allergy-friendly holiday!   Valentine’s Day Treats & Common Allergens The day of love may be sweet for many, but for those with food allergies, the holiday can be dangerous if allergens are accidentally consumed. About 32 million people have...

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6 Best Back to School Allergy Tips

6 Best Back to School Allergy Tips

6 Best Back-to-School Allergy Tips: It’s that time of year again, children are returning to school once more, and most parents are focused on getting their kids prepared for the new school year. For children with allergies or asthma, it’s also important for parents to make sure their children have visited their local allergists and are prepared with some back-to-school allergy tips. Allergy & Asthma Medications  One of the best back-to-school allergy tips is to ensure children with allergies or asthma have...

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Epinephrine Autoinjectors: How and When to Use Them

Epinephrine Autoinjectors: How and When to Use Them

Epinephrine autoinjectors are life-saving medical devices that are the first line of treatment when experiencing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). If you or a family member suffers from allergies that could trigger anaphylaxis, it’s important always to keep one on hand wherever you go.  It is also important to know how and when to use them. Learn more about the right way to use epinephrine autoinjectors in the event of an emergency. 1st, How Do Epinephrine Autoinjectors Work?  Epinephrine autoinjectors...

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Get the Most Out of Your Allergy Appointment: What You Should Know

Get the Most Out of Your Allergy Appointment: What You Should Know

Get the most out of your allergy appointment! Knowing how to prepare and what questions to ask at your allergy appointment is important to help your allergist manage your symptoms and to improve your overall well-being. Here are some important things to consider beforehand and share with your allergist during your allergy appointment. Before Your Allergy Appointment Before your allergy appointment, it’s beneficial to fill out your forms ahead of time so you can take your time thinking about what symptoms you are...

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Cedar Pollen Allergies

Cedar Pollen Allergies

Cedar pollen allergies and cedar fever may be a term you have heard before when talking about cedar allergies, but why exactly is it referred to that way? Intense cedar allergies can often present with cold or flu-like symptoms. Here are some of the symptoms to look out for in our blog. What are cedar pollen allergies? Cedar pollen allergies are caused by the pollen from mountain cedar trees. In Texas, pollen from the Ashe juniper tree also contributes to fall allergies due to its similarity to the cedar tree...

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