Our Clinical Perspective Allergy Category Page 3

Dec

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Understanding How Sublingual Immunotherapy Alleviates Allergies

Living with allergies can be a constant battle against discomfort and bothersome symptoms. However, today's innovative approaches to the condition help patients challenge the issue head-on. Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is a groundbreaking treatment option that is conveni...

Dec

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Texas Allergies: Monthly Calendar

If you live in Texas, chances are you're no stranger to allergies. Texas is home to a wide variety of trees, grasses, and weeds that can trigger allergic reactions, leaving you with symptoms like sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and more. Dive in as we discuss some of the most c...

Dec

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National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Did you know that May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month? Since 1984, the month of May has been dedicated to promoting awareness of asthma and allergies. This initiative was created by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to educate people from all walk...

Dec

What’s the Worst Season for Allergies?

At one time or another, you've probably heard the phrase “allergy season” thrown around. However, different people may be referring to different times of the year when they use this term. After all, there are plenty of people who experience noticeable allergy sy...

Dec

Why Is My Nose Always Runny?

Having a runny nose for a few days is no big deal; after all, it's something that most people deal with now and then. However, when you have a runny nose that persists for weeks or months, that’s a different story. A runny nose that refuses to go away is called chroni...

Dec

Do Allergy Shots Work?

With allergy shots, specific amounts of allergen extracts are injected into the arm, causing the body to produce antibodies that block allergic symptoms over time. Also known as "allergen immunotherapy,” it strengthens the immune system to provide lasting relief while preve...

Dec

Is My Consistent Cough a Sinus Problem?

The glands in the throat, airways, nose, intestinal tract, and stomach produce large amounts of mucus. In fact, research has shown that the nose produces about a quart of mucus every day. Mucus is a wet and thick substance that supports the body by keeping its inner lining moist...

Dec

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What Triggers Sinusitis?

Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses, the hollow spaces within the bones behind your cheekbones, in your forehead, and between your eyes. The sinuses make mucus. When they are healthy, they are filled with air. When sinuses are blocked, they f...

Dec

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What Are Common Allergy Disorders?

Allergies are how your immune system responds to a substance in your environment. It can be considered an overreaction to something that, to most other people, is harmless. This includes environmental allergies such as pollen and dust, food allergies, and allergies to medications...

Dec

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Could You Have a Food Allergy?

*NOTE - we no longer offer food and drug allergy testing at any of our facilities. We do Environmental Allergies Testing only.Food allergies can be tricky. Some people know the foods that trigger a reaction because their symptoms happen immediately, while others may not react fo...

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