Family Allergy and Asthma Care Voted Best of Denton County 2017
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • September 5, 2017 • No Comments
BEST OF DENTON COUNTY 2017 WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED! Family Allergy & Asthma Care has been voted Best of Denton County 2017: Allergist. We wish to extend a special thanks to those who vote and trust us with their allergy and asthma care needs. It is an honor to serve you! Click here to view the […]
Vote Family Allergy and Asthma Care for Best of Denton 2017
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • July 26, 2017 • No Comments
Vote Family Allergy & Asthma Care as Best Allergist in Denton! July 26 through August 23 residents from around Denton County are asked to nominate their favorite businesses. Visit the website to cast your vote today. We are grateful to serve our North Texas patients! http://bit.ly/2vIzNyt
Family Allergy and Asthma Care Voted Best of Flower Mound 2017
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • July 24, 2017 • No Comments
We are honored to be named among The 2017 Best Of Flower Mound Readers’ Choice Winners for Living Magazine! Thanks for choosing Family Allergy & Asthma Care. It is our mission to enhance the health and well being of our patients and their families.
Food Allergy & Research Education Patient Registry
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • June 28, 2017 • No Comments
Individuals with diagnosed food allergies and family members of children with diagnosed food allergies can join the Food Allergy & Research Education (FARE) Patient Registry to help advance life-changing initiatives in education, advocacy, and research. Click here to learn more and join today. “Food allergies are a life-threatening medical condition for which we have no FDA-approved […]
What seems like just a cold this summer may be much more. Persistent symptoms can leave their mark on your appearance. “Summer allergies can cause severe symptoms for some sufferers, and can be just as bad as the spring and fall seasons,” said allergist Michael Foggs, MD, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and […]
Insect Stings: Allergic Reaction and Normal Reaction
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • May 23, 2017 • No Comments
The allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis occurs in 0.5% to 5% of the U.S. population as a result of insect stings. At least 40 deaths per year result from insect sting anaphylaxis. The majority of the insect stings in the United States come from wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and bees. The red or black imported […]
Dr. Marie Fitzgerald with Aparna Zalani
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • May 22, 2017 • 1 Comment
“Grass pollen will start to pollinate in April and May, and that is what is coming out right now,” said Dr. Marie Fitzgerald with Family Allergy and Asthma Care. She said that DFW is right on the border between the geographical locations of West Texas and East Texas. Watch the video below: Click here to […]
How To Avoid Stinging Insects Stinging insects do not seek sustenance from humans, as do the biting insects, such as mosquitoes, flies and fleas. The sting of these insects is only used against people for self-defense or defense of the nest. Honeybees These bees travel in a straight line from flower to hive, and stings […]
Does Rainfall Affect The Pollen Count?
By Family Allergy and Asthma Care • May 19, 2017 • No Comments
Rain washes pollen away, but pollen counts can soar after rainfall. “Rain often washes pollen out of the environment, but first, it bursts pollen particles, spreading allergens farther.” Warner Carr, MD, an allergist and fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “During a rainstorm, the pollen in your environment gets saturated and […]
Pets May Cause Havoc for Allergic and Asthmatic Patients Keeping domestic animals as household pets is a universal activity. Pets provide companionship, security and a sense of comfort. Children often learn responsibility and lessons about life and death from pets. However, people with allergies should be cautious in deciding what type of animal can safely […]
