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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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Intermittent Asthma

Intermittent Asthma

Intermittent asthma is a type of short-term asthma that lasts for no more than 2 days a week. This type of asthma is the least severe classification of asthma but still requires treatment by an allergist to help manage the symptoms if interfere with your daily comfort. Read more in our blog about intermittent asthma and treatment options.   What Causes Intermittent Asthma The causes of intermittent asthma are hard to pinpoint, but the most common triggers of this type of asthma include Allergies...

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Staying Healthy with Asthma

Staying Healthy with Asthma

Staying Healthy with Asthma: Caring for and treating asthma is important for those that live with the condition to live each day comfortably without flare-ups. It’s important to recognize the signs of an asthma flare-up, know about asthma triggers, and work with an asthma specialist to develop a treatment plan you can rely on. Read more to learn about caring for your asthma and the steps you can take to stay healthy this year.   Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system that causes the airways to...

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Hurricane Season and Allergies

Hurricane Season and Allergies

Hurricane season can be difficult for us and our environment, but did you know the stormy weather can trigger allergy symptoms? The turbulent weather patterns caused by hurricane season can spread allergens quickly throughout the air. Learn more about allergies during hurricane season and how to combat them. Hurricane Season & Allergies in Texas Hurricane season begins around early June and ends around the last week of November, with peak season in August and September. With wind speeds up to 100 to 150 miles...

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Allergy Shots in Houston

Allergy Shots in Houston

Allergy shots in Houston are a great way to stay healthy during allergy season. They are a form of immunotherapy that can help relieve allergy symptoms and improve well-being if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Learn about the process of allergy shots at the clinic, from the initial appointment to receiving regular injections. What are allergy shots? Allergy shots are regular injections over a period of time that stop or reduce allergy attacks. They are a form of treatment called immunotherapy. Each allergy...

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