Penicillin is one of the most commonly reported drug allergies. However, at least 80% of people who were penicillin allergic will no longer be allergic 10 years after the reaction. In fact, 95% of people labeled allergic turn out to have negative testing and can take penicillin again without problems. Simply avoiding penicillin anyway may sound simple, but there are risks:
Archive for the ‘Allergies’ Category
It’s Trunk or Treat time! Get your Teal Pumpkin Ready!
It is almost October which means that Halloween is upon us! Halloween should be a fun time for children, but it can be a challenge for families with food allergies. In order to better serve our community, we have an annual Trunk or Treat at our office that is free of the top 8 allergens […]
Hot Temperatures and Fall Allergies
Dr. Marie Fitzgerald shares insights with CBS 11 News for continuing heat and fall allergies beginning to appear in August.
What is Adult Eczema?
Are you an adult suffering from chronic dry, itchy skin or rashes? Do you have red patches of skin? You could be experiencing adult eczema. Eczema is also know as atopic dermatitis. Adult eczema is a chronic condition that involves inflamed, red, itchy patches of skin that can erupt in oozing flare-ups. Different areas of […]
Vote Best of Denton County 2019
Cast your vote now for Dr. Mary Hudelson, Best Allergist and Family Allergy & Asthma Care, Best Allergy Center in Denton County! Voting ends August 21. VOTE NOW! Best of Denton County is an annual award that is given to community nominated and voted businesses within Denton County. With over 450 business categories awarded and […]
Compassion Matters
I picked up a new book at the bookstore last month because the title caught my eye – Compassionomics – The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference. My personality lends itself to an internal response of – “Well, duh! That’s a no brainer!” But my internal scientist was curious! I’d like to see […]
Grass Pollen Alert: May 15, 2019
There are High concentrations of Grass. Visit the website to get the full report. http://bit.ly/2HAYjEW
Pollen Count Alert: May 13, 2019
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: April 29, 2019
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
The Global Impact of Food Allergies
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 […]
