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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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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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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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Allergies & Vaccinations

Allergies & Vaccinations

Are allergies a risk factor when getting vaccinations? As we navigate the coronavirus outbreak and the rapidly approaching flu season, it’s important to understand how allergies relate to vaccinations. Read more about allergies and vaccinations. Vaccine Allergies An allergic reaction can on rare occasions be caused by ingredients within a vaccine. The proteins most often implicated in vaccine allergies are egg and gelatin, with perhaps rare reactions to yeast or latex. However, allergic reactions to vaccines are...

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