THANK YOU for voting Family Allergy & Asthma Care BEST ALLERGY CENTER in Denton County 2022! bestofdentoncounty.com/medical-health Our board-certified allergists, experienced PAs and friendly office staff are honored to serve you. For nearly 20 years, Best of Denton County has showcased local businesses that demonstrate a combination of outstanding customer service, commitment to our community, professionalism, as well as having some traditional southern charm.  Unlike most “BEST OF” publications, the Best of Denton County is not a readers’ choice award where the publication itself picks its top three advertisers and then allows readers to vote for their favorites. Learn more at their website. bestofdentoncounty.com  

Our DENTON OFFICE has moved! Visit us at our new location: 209 N. Bonnie Brae Medical Building 3 Suite 100 Denton, TX 76201 Get Directions at Google. https://goo.gl/maps/NCfALS6xzpUweSGh6 Our friendly, caring team helps both adults and kids find relief from allergies and asthma. Contact us today. https://www.faaccares.com/request-an-appointment

Unfortunately triggers for indoor allergies lurk throughout most homes. One of the most common indoor allergens are dust mites. These are microscopic bugs that feed off of shed human skin cells. Here are tips to help avoid dust mite allergens: ✔️ Cover your mattress and pillows with a dust mite encasement ✔️ Wash your bedding in hot water once a week ✔️ Vacuum carpet and rugs twice a week with a high efficiency particulate air filter Watch the video to learn more about indoor allergies. Our board-certified allergists, experienced PAs and friendly office staff are here to help you find comfort and relief. Contact us today.

Fire Ants - Wasp - Bees, OH MY! Spring in Texas brings to our minds beautiful bluebonnets and wildflowers. But spring also brings fire ants, wasp, hornets, and bees, which are not only annoying at picnics but also can be dangerous for venom allergic people. The wingless member of Hymenoptera Order is the Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta. The Winged members are in two families, Apidae (bees) and Vespidae (hornets, wasp, and yellow jacket). Interestingly, only the female's sting. FIRE ANTS Fire Ants accidentally entered the US between 1918-the 1930s carried on a cargo ship from South America to a port in Mobile, Alabama. They have spread across the southeast and are further migrating. Although they prefer warmer climates, they are migrating north following the warmer areas next to highways and roads. Also, they are mating with native ants, which has made them more cold-tolerant. Global warming will likely allow their migration even further north. They build their mounds in the warm moist soil preferring open, sunny areas, such as pastures, parks, lawns, playgrounds, golf courses and be seen in any green space such as at shopping areas or gas stations. Commonly children can inadvertently step on a mound each summer/spring. The fire ant uses its mandible to grasp its victim, then arches its body and drives its stinger into the skin to release venom. It then pivots around its mandibles and inflicts further stings in a circular pattern. Classically a sterile pustule form 24 hours later.     BEES, YELLOW JACKET, WASP, AND HORNETS Flying insects in the order Hymenoptera includes bees, yellow jackets, wasps, and hornets.     Honeybee       Yellow Jacket   Hornet     Paper Wasp Honeybees, the Apidae family, live in colonies with up to 65,000 members. They build their nests inside hollow trees or logs. When it stings, it leaves a barbed stinger attached to a venom sac in the victim's skin, resulting in the bee's evisceration and death. Most bee stings occur while people are walking barefoot or handling flowers. Honeybees are docile and only sting when provoked or protecting their...

It's National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 15-21, 2022)! Have you heard about this allergic condition? Eosinophilic [EE-oh-sin-oh-FILL-ick] esophagitis [uh-sof-uh-JIE-tis] − “EoE” for short − causes swelling in your esophagus (swallowing tube). The esophagus is in an upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract (gut) and is the tube that moves food from your mouth to your stomach when you swallow. EoE happens when a large number of white blood cells called eosinophils [EE-oh-sin-oh-FILLS] collect and cause damage in the lining of the esophagus. It is often an immune response to food, but in some cases, environmental pollen can also trigger EoE. (https://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/eosinophilic...) Have questions? Our board-certified allergists, experienced PAs and friendly office staff are here to help you find comfort and relief. CLICK HERE to contact us today. Learn more at the Facebook page for National Eosinophil Awareness Week.  

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1.      What are the signs and symptoms of penicillin allergy?   People who are allergic may have any of the following symptoms within an hour of taking the drug:   Hives (red welts) Swelling, commonly of the lips, eyes, tongue, hands, or feet. Shortness of breath or wheezing In severe reactions, fainting can occur 2.      Who should be tested for penicillin allergy?   Anyone who has a history of an allergic reaction to penicillin is a candidate for testing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that anyone with a history of penicillin allergy be evaluated and, if necessary, tested before being prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics. 3.      Why should I be tested for penicillin now if I do not need to take the antibiotic immediately?    Penicillin is a commonly used antibiotic with a variety of applications. For certain infections, it is the most effective antibiotic available. Demonstrating the absence of allergy now could be very helpful to you in the future when the need might suddenly arise – such as during an emergency or surgery. 95% of people labeled allergic turn out to have negative testing and can take penicillin again without problems.   Simply avoiding penicillin may sound simple, but there are risks:   • You may be prescribed other antibiotics which don’t work as well for the infection you have.   • These other antibiotics tend to cause more adverse reactions, such as kidney injury, diarrhea, or further infections with drug-resistant bacteria. 4.      How is penicillin allergy testing done?   Allergy skin tests are performed most commonly on either the forearm or back. If the skin test is negative, an oral challenge to penicillin is performed in the office on the same day. During a challenge, the patient takes penicillin in the physician’s office while under observation.    5.   How should I prepare for penicillin skin testing?   You should discontinue antihistamines 5 days prior to testing as they may affect the test results.  6.      Is penicillin allergy testing safe?   Yes. Skin testing to penicillin is a safe procedure. The test, if positive, will cause itching,...

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Your FAAC Providers care about your health and encourage you to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 vaccines are safe   ·   COVID-19 vaccines were developed using science that has been around for decades. ·  COVID-19 vaccines are not experimental. They went through all the required stages of clinical trials. Extensive testing and monitoring have shown that these vaccines are safe and effective. ·  COVID-19 vaccines have received and continue to undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history COVID-19 vaccines are effective   ·    COVID 19-vaccines are effective. They can keep you from getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. ·   COVID-19 vaccines also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19. ·   Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Delta Variant The Delta variant causes more infections and spreads faster than earlier forms of the virus that causes COVID-19. It might cause more severe illness than previous strains in unvaccinated people.     ·   Vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, including against this variant. ·  Fully vaccinated people with breakthrough infections from this variant appear to be infectious for a shorter period. ·  Get vaccinated and wear masks indoors in public spaces to reduce the spread of this variant. Immune Compromised?  We recommend the COVID-19 Booster Vaccine.   If you have already had the COVID-19 Vaccine and have a compromised immune system, you can now get a third shot to boost your protection from COVID-19.  We strongly recommend you receive the COVID-19 Booster Vaccine.  If you would like to schedule your COVID-19 Booster at FAAC, please send us a message through your patient portal.  If you go elsewhere for the COVID-19 Booster and are told you need a prescription, please advise us through your patient portal, and we will assist you.   Do We Recommend COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens  - Yes we do!   Children 12 years and older can receive the Pfizer Vaccine. COVID-19 in children is usually milder than in adults; however, some kids can get very sick...

WHY SHOULD I RECEIVE A VACCINE AGAINST COVID-19? Protection! For yourself, your family, your friends, and your co-workers. A COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19 or keep you from becoming seriously ill if you get COVID-19. Receiving a COVID-19 vaccination is the pathway towards stopping the pandemic. FOR MOST PEOPLE, THE BENEFITS OF THE VACCINE OUTWEIGH THE RISKS.   AM I A CANDIDATE TO GET A VACCINE AGAINST COVID-19? YES!  A COVID-19 vaccine is available for anyone who is 12 years of age and older. The only contraindication is a history of a severe allergic reaction to any of the vaccine components, including sensitivity to PEG (polyethylene glycol).  If you are concerned that you may have an allergy to PEG or the vaccine, please schedule PEG testing and a consultation with your FAAC Provider.   HOW DO I KNOW THE COVID-19 VACCINE IS SAFE? Experience.  To date, almost 5 billion people worldwide have safely received a COVID-19 vaccination. Safety has been demonstrated across a broad range of the population, including different ages, races, ethnicities, and those with different medical conditions.   DOES FAMILY ALLERGY & ASTHMA CARE ADMINISTER COVID-19 VACCINES IN THE OFFICE? Family Allergy & Asthma Care is a registered site for COVID-19 vaccination administration.  We run a vaccine clinic about every two weeks.  If you would like to receive your COVID-19 vaccination at FAAC, please call the office to schedule. (972-539-0086).    CURRENTLY, THERE ARE 3 VACCINES AVAILABLE IN THE US, WHICH VACCINE SHOULD I TAKE? The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines (mRNA vaccines) are similar and are equally safe and effective. They both require two vaccinations to be considered fully vaccinated. The second dose of the Pfizer vaccine is administered 18-23 days after the first vaccination, and the second dose of the Moderna vaccine is administered 28 days after the first vaccination. The Pfizer vaccination is currently the only COVID-19 vaccine approved for people ages 12 and older.  The Moderna is currently approved for people 18 and older.  The Johnson and Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is currently administered as a single dose and indicated for...