-Aug 29, 20191 minPatch testing for chemical allergiesWe offer patch testing to chemicals for patients with histories of recurrent or chronic rashes. These are more common in women in their...
-Aug 13, 20192 minMedicine Care Package for College KidsAs teens head off to college and start gathering items for their dorm rooms, there are medicines to consider sending them off with. For...
-May 16, 20191 minOral Allergy Syndromehttps://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/oral-allergy-syndrome
-Feb 1, 20192 minIntroduction of Allergenic Foods to InfantsMany are not aware that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendation to delay introduction of allergenic foods to infants and...
-Dec 17, 20182 minWet wraps for Eczema & Dry Winter skinEczema is an allergic skin disorder and dry skin contributes to problems in the skin barrier. During winter months, when there’s less...
-Nov 20, 20181 minAvoiding Illness while TravelingAs you may already be aware, airplanes are flying germ cans and for those who travel for work or those who fly to see family on the...
-Nov 13, 20181 minRed Dye Allergy?A few times a month I see new patients who report that they or their child has a red dye allergy. When asked what happens when they...
-Nov 6, 20181 minSoy AllergySoy allergy affects about 0.4% of children which is half the rate of peanut allergy. Soy is one of the top 8 most common food allergens...
-Oct 29, 20181 minAlcohol Allergy vs IntoleranceEvery now and then I see a patient who is concerned about alcohol allergy. To an Allergist, an “allergy” means that you have specific...
-Oct 24, 20181 minHoney and night time coughWith the start of the cough and cold season upon us many families are interested in remedies to relieve symptoms that do not contain...
-Oct 17, 20181 minDebunking Flu Vaccine MythThis week the first death from the flu for the 2018-2019 flu season was reported in Florida. A child who was otherwise healthy has died...
-Oct 15, 20181 minAsthma and Cold AirWith the cold front that just hit North Texas it is important for those of you who have asthma or kids with asthma to be prepared. The...
-Oct 11, 20181 minIodine & Seafood AllergyThere is a medical urban legend about the relationship between iodine and seafood allergies that I want to help debunk. In the remote...
-Oct 10, 20182 minAllergic Reactions and HivesThere are 4 main types of allergic reactions and the most common one that affects people is called Type I hypersensitivity. In this type...
-Oct 9, 20181 minEgg Allergy and Flu VaccineIn the past, patients who had an egg allergy were advised not to get a flu vaccine or to see an Allergist to get one, but this...
-Oct 4, 20182 minAllergic Reaction- Mosquitoes in Flower MoundIf you have spent any time outdoors lately you know the mosquitoes are out in full force in Denton county. While there is lots of advice...
-Oct 3, 20181 minTeal Pumpkins Help Keep Kids SafeYou may or may not be aware that almost 6 million children in the US are living with food allergies, that is 1 in every 13 kids. This...
-Oct 2, 20182 minWhy do I always get sick when the weather changes?I get asked all the time “Why do I always get sick when the weather changes?” and I’m here to tell you the reasons. Once you know you...
-Sep 28, 20182 minPenicillin Allergy AwarenessSeptember 28th is National Penicillin Allergy day, the anniversary of the day in 1928 that Sir Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin....
-Sep 27, 20181 minChick-fil-A and Peanut AllergyPeanut allergy in the US affects up to 8% of children and that number continues to increase. One of the biggest burdens for a family of a...