Pollen Count Update: There are High concentrations of Grass and Low concentrations of Weeds, Trees (Hickory, Pecan, Mulberry) and Mold. Visit the website to get the full report. pollen.faaccares.com Do you have questions? Our board-certified allergists and staff are here to help. Call 972.539.0086 or contact us.

POLLEN COUNT ALERT: There are HIGH concentrations of Trees (Mulberry, Oak, Pecan, Hickory) and Grass. Visit the website to get the full report. pollen.faaccares.com

If asthma is affecting your child's school attendance, our board-certified allergists and staff can provide a personal plan to find relief. “Asthma is the most common chronic illness in childhood, accounting for 13.8 million missed school days each year,” says allergist Todd Mahr, MD, ACAAI president. “A very low proportion of the children in this study saw specialists such as allergists. In addition, many had undiagnosed hay fever, which can greatly contribute to poorer asthma outcomes, and potentially poorer academic performance. Children who are treated by allergists, who are specialists in treating asthma, have fewer missed days from school because their asthma is better controlled. Kids with asthma – especially in urban areas – need access to specialty care because anyone with asthma should be able to feel good, be active all day and sleep well at night. No one should accept less.” Read more from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Call 972.539.0086 or contact us to learn how we can help you and your child!

April 7-13 is World Allergy Week 2019 (www.worldallergyweek.org). This organization has dedicated the 2019 week to raise awareness of the global problem of food allergy. Often, I tend to get so focused on the food allergic patients and families we care for in north Texas that I fail to remember the global impact of food allergies. The prevalence and complexity of food allergy has been increasing as well as the severity of anaphylaxis episodes resulting in increased hospital admissions worldwide over the last decade – now that’s a significant public health issue. Eliminating multiple foods due to allergy can lead to growth deficiencies, malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies leading to far-reaching negative consequences for population health. The scientific community is beginning to evaluate the increasing health consequences and associated costs of food allergy. One of the ways Family Allergy and Asthma Care (FAAC) moves the process along is to participate in the Food Allergy Consortium. We enter our food allergic patient data anonymously into a national data bank for the entire purpose of studying food allergies and outcomes of various treatments. This type of participation allows FAAC to accomplish our mission of treating every patient as an individual with unique stories and circumstance, yet contribute to making a difference globally. Public awareness about food allergies is a paramount! So, thanks for reading. Next up, I’ll write about some of the exciting food allergy therapies that are in the pipeline. Contact our office today to speak with our board-certified allergists and staff. We are here to serve you! Call 972.539.0086 or learn more.  

TREE POLLEN ALERT! There are HIGH concentrations of Oak, Ash and Hackberry. Get the full report. http://bit.ly/2Yd5ElL Pollen can also aggravate asthma symptoms, including increased coughing and wheezing. If you have a pollen allergy and breathe in pollen-heavy air, you may experience symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, itchy throat and eyes, and wheezing.

TREE POLLEN ALERT! There are MODERATE concentrations of Tree pollen (Juniper family, Cedar, Elm, Ash). Visit the website to get the full report. Our board certified allergists and staff are here to serve you. We are focused on continually improving the quality of care we deliver. Don’t let allergies or asthma get in the way of your life. Call 972.539.0086 or contact us online.

TREE POLLEN ALERT! There are Very High concentrations of Tree pollen (Juniper family, Cedar, Elm, Ash). Visit the website to get the full report.    Our board certified allergists and staff are here to serve you. We are focused on continually improving the quality of care we deliver. Don't let allergies or asthma get in the way of your life. Call 972.539.0086 or contact us online.

TREE POLLEN ALERT: There are HIGH concentrations of Tree pollen (Juniper family, Cedar, Elm) Visit the website to get the full report. http://bit.ly/2SsNFrw Our board certified allergists and staff are here to serve you. We are focused on continually improving the quality of care we deliver. Don't let allergies or asthma get in the way of your life.Call 972.539.0086 or visit the website www.faaccares.com  

If you're still sneezing and blowing your nose when winter descends, you might have indoor allergies. “Most allergy sufferers develop similar symptoms no matter what allergen they're reacting to,” says allergist Todd Mahr, MD, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).  “When you have a stuffy or runny nose, itchy, watery eyes or sneezing and coughing you know you're probably allergic to something. And if it's serious enough to prompt a trip to the doctor for relief, see an allergist.” Dust mites, mold or pet allergy could be the cause. Our board-certified allergist are here to help you enjoy life - both indoor and outdoors. Call 972.539.0086 or click here to learn more and schedule an appointment.  

POLLEN COUNT ALERT: There are MODERATE concentrations of Trees (Juniper family, Cedar, and Elm). There are low concentrations of Mold. Click here to get the full report.   Don't let allergies or asthma get in the way of your life. Our board-certified allergists are here to help you. Call 972.539.0086 or click here to learn more and schedule an appointment.