Asthma is a common medical condition that affects about 5-10% of the population or an estimated 23 million persons, including 7 million children. It is a chronic lung condition in which the airways narrow, swell, and produce increased mucus. This can … [Read more...]

Fall allergy season is underway for many parts of the U.S. Here in Texas, the fall season typically begins in late August/early September and ends in December.  For those who have allergies, it can be a dreadful time of year. If you are allergic, … [Read more...]

It’s Back to School time again!  If your child has allergies or asthma, here are some tips to prepare for the new school year so you can feel confident sending your child off every day to class. Know the school’s procedures: most area schools … [Read more...]

Most people have local redness, swelling,  feeling hot to touch, and some itching and pain when they are stung by insects.  However, there are a few that are allergic and when they are stung, they experience more symptoms including: hives, flushing, … [Read more...]

It's time to get ready for summer camp!  Summer camp is all about fun, learning, being outdoors and making  lifelong memories.  If your child has allergies, asthma, food allergies or stinging insect allergies you can prepare ahead of time to make … [Read more...]

Until recently, the only way to treat a life-threatening food allergy was through avoidance.  Food oral immunotherapy or OIT, is a safe and effective way to decrease the fear associated with accidental exposure to allergenic foods and to actually be … [Read more...]

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and in animals.  They can cause the “common cold”.  At the end of 2019, a novel coronavirus was identified as the cause of a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in the … [Read more...]

Vaccinations are our best protection against infections that, in the past, have killed many people. There are many diseases that have been nearly eradicated with effective vaccination, some of which include polio, smallpox, and tetanus. There are … [Read more...]

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and in animals.  At the end of 2019, a novel coronavirus was identified as the cause of a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in the Hubei Province of China. It rapidly … [Read more...]

It is that time of year again - schools are back in session! Every school year is a very busy time for teachers, students and parents; however, the current pandemic adds another layer of stress and concerns. Most schools require an allergy, asthma … [Read more...]

There are many kinds of coronaviruses and some can cause disease. At the end of 2019, a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) was identified as the cause of pneumonia  in several people in Wuhan, China.  Epidemiologists determined that the virus possibly … [Read more...]

At North Texas Allergy & Asthma Center, our physicians continue to update our policies regarding COVID-19 based on the latest information available. At this time, we are remaining open.  However, we strongly urge you to follow the CDC guidelines … [Read more...]

Our physicians at North Texas Allergy & Asthma Center are closely monitoring the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  We are committed to doing our part in minimizing its spread. The safety of our patients, staff, families and visitors is … [Read more...]

What is a Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between … [Read more...]

Nasal polyps are soft, painless, non-cancerous growths that originate from the nasal passages or paranasal sinuses. They often look like tiny teardrops or grapes hanging inside the nasal cavity. They are the result of various disease processes that … [Read more...]

Could you be allergic to your furry pet? According to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of U.S households own a pet.  Every year, this number seems to rise.  The most common furry pets include cats and dogs, but many own rodents, … [Read more...]

The sinuses consist of four paired air-filled cavities in the skull Frontal—over the brow in the forehead area Ethmoid—just behind the bridge of the nose, between the eyes Maxillary—inside each cheekbone Sphenoid—behind the ethmoids in … [Read more...]

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when acidic stomach juices, food or fluids from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. It is not unusual to have mild or occasional symptoms, but people have bothersome or persistent symptoms. When acid … [Read more...]

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a relatively new disease characterized by allergic inflammation from eosinophils in the esophagus.  The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and eosinophils are a type of white blood … [Read more...]

Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is also known as pollen-food allergy syndrome.  It is due to cross-reactivity between certain pollens and certain raw fruits and raw vegetables, spices, and nuts. The proteins found in these foods are similar to the … [Read more...]

Here in Texas, the fall season typically begins in late August/early September and ends  in December.  For those who have allergies, it can be a dreadful time of year.  Constant sneezing, congestion, watery itchy eyes, nose, throat, and asthma … [Read more...]

Its Back to School time again!  If your child has allergies or asthma, here are some tips to prepare for the new school year so you can feel confident sending your child off every day to class. It’s Back to School time again!  If your child … [Read more...]

Penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy in the United States.  The overall prevalence is about 10% in the general population.  After proper diagnosis and evaluation, 80% to 90% of people with self-reported penicillin allergy are … [Read more...]

Mosquitoes are insects that are found all over the world.  There are about 200 different species in the United States, living in specific habitats, exhibiting unique behaviors and biting different animals.  Only female mosquitos bite animals and … [Read more...]

It's time to get ready for summer camp!  Summer camp is all about fun, learning, being outdoors and making lifelong memories.  If your child has allergies, asthma, food allergies or stinging insect allergies you can prepare ahead of time to make sure … [Read more...]

Eye allergies, also called allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is very common.  It occurs frequently in the spring, summer and fall when tree, grass and weed pollen are high. Symptoms of eye allergies Symptoms of eye allergy include red, swollen, … [Read more...]

Spring is just around the corner.  Sunny blue skies and the crisp, fresh air outside beckons.  It is a beautiful time to be outdoors, watch the kids play and enjoy Mother Nature’s renewal. But for many, Spring is also the time of suffering from … [Read more...]

Are you allergic to tree pollen?  The symptoms of tree pollen allergy are similar to those seen with other seasonal allergies.  Trees are the first plants to produce pollen each spring. If you have nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, … [Read more...]

Contact dermatitis is a skin condition that presents with a rash that occurs when the skin comes into contact with either a substance that causes irritation or an allergen that causes an immune response.  The skin can become red, itchy, or painful.  … [Read more...]

Winter allergy symptoms are likely to be due to Mountain Cedar, our dominant winter allergen in Texas.  Mountain Cedar (Juniperus ashei) is a type of drought-resistant evergreen Juniper tree found in Southwest Texas, southern Missouri and … [Read more...]

Immune deficiencies are serious health conditions that can render individuals more susceptible to infections, resulting in both more frequent and more severe infections.  Primary immune deficiencies are typically genetic but sometimes may not … [Read more...]

Urticaria, also known as hives or welts, are itchy red bumps that appear on the surface of the skin that fade or blanch when pressure is applied.  When it affects the deeper layers of the skin, it can cause swelling or angioedema of the skin, … [Read more...]

Patients with asthma are typically divided into two broad groups, those with intermittent or infrequent symptoms who use medications only when they have symptoms and those with persistent symptoms that are treated with daily preventive medications.  … [Read more...]

Most people have local redness, swelling and some itching when they are stung by insects.  However, there are a few that are allergic and when they are stung, they experience more symptoms including: hives, swelling of the tongue and throat, … [Read more...]

For patients that suffer from allergies, typical treatments include a combination of oral, nasal and ocular antihistamines and/or corticosteroids.  These medications will temporarily treat the symptoms of allergies, but only allergen immunotherapy … [Read more...]

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Dallas in the top 35 most challenging places to live with Spring allergies.  Spring and seasonal allergies are here but there are measures you can take to decrease your allergy symptoms: … [Read more...]

Spring is just around the corner.  Sunny blue skies and the crisp, fresh air outside beckons.  It is a beautiful time to be outdoors, watch the kids play and enjoy Mother Nature’s renewal.  But for many, Spring is also the time of suffering from … [Read more...]