Spices can add wonderful flavor to foods and even have the potential for health benefits. However, some people are allergic. “While spice allergy seems to be rare, with the constantly increasing use of spices in the American diet and a variety of cosmetics, we anticipate more and more Americans will develop this allergy,” said allergist […]
Do you have trouble breathing or does your chest feel tight when you exercise? Do you wake up during the night coughing? Is it difficult to take a deep breath? If you answered yes to any of these questions you might be suffering from asthma. Asthma is a condition that can affect your lifestyle but […]
Weather Alert: Wind Advisory and Freeze Watch Tonight
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • April 6, 2018 • No Comments
Weather conditions will be windy and cold as a cold front passed through North Texas this evening. Expect north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts as high as 40 MPH. The strong winds combined with the cold will result in wind chill values in the teens and twenties. Temperatures may fall to […]
If you’ve watched local news broadcasts this week, you have most likely heard mention of the pollen count – especially tree pollen. This week our pollen counting station has measured very high levels of oak, ash, and mulberry in North Texas. Family Allergy & Asthma Care is a AAAAI certified counting station providing daily pollen and spore levels for North Texas. […]
There are very high concentrations of tree pollen! Watch out for Oak, Mulberry and Hackberry. Click here to get the full report
Schools Better Prepared for Food Allergy Emergencies
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • March 24, 2018 • No Comments
A new survey finds that nearly one-third of U.S. school nurses report at least one severe reaction to food among their students in the last school year. Also, they reported that their school had emergency (stock) epinephrine available and that school staff were provided with training on allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. Such preparedness to treat severe […]
Outdoor Mold Spores Increase in Spring
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • March 22, 2018 • No Comments
Outdoor mold spores begin to increase as the temperatures rise in the spring. Molds are microscopic fungi that produce spores, which spread through the air and can trigger or aggravate asthma symptoms. Unlike pollen which you can see everywhere, you might not notice that mold spores floating through the air. Mold allergy symptoms can be […]
Vote Family Allergy & Asthma Care for Best of Denton 2018
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • February 16, 2018 • No Comments
Vote Family Allergy & Asthma Care! The Best of Denton voting is happening now through February 25. We are honored to serve individuals and families in the Denton area. Cast your vote online today at http://bit.ly/2EtS8je. At Family Allergy and Asthma Care it is our mission to enhance the health and well being of our patients and their families by: Focusing […]
For allergy sufferers the winter months can mean dealing with allergic rhinitis or hay fever. Do you deal with itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, nasal blockage, headaches, sore throat and even partial loss of sense of smell? Other related conditions can include loss of sleep, poor concentration, irritability and fatigue. Click here to begin your journey to relief with […]
Joining the AAFA Effort to Understand Asthma
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • November 28, 2017 • No Comments
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) believes your voice is a valuable part of asthma research. The Paper Project offers you the opportunity to join others in a very meaningful training effort. Watch the video and click here to learn more and get started today.
