A number of holiday-related triggers can make people sneeze, wheeze or, in the case of food allergies, have a more serious reaction, said allergist Dr. Myron Zitt, past president of the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). But by planning ahead, the day can go smoothly for people with allergies or asthma. ACAAI offers the following […]
Archive for the ‘Asthma’ Category
Weather Alert: Freeze Watch Tonight
A Freeze Watch is in effect for parts of North Texas late Friday night, November 9 into mid Saturday morning, November 10. Temperatures are expected to be 31 degrees or lower for several hours. Subfreezing temperatures between 27 and 32 degrees are forecast for the North Texas area. Cold, dry air is a common asthma […]
FDA Consider Including Sesame as an Allergen in Foods
Have you had an experience with sesame allergies? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites your feedback as they consider adding sesame as an allergen in foods. The agency wants first to determine how common sesame allergies are, and how many foods contain sesame. Visit the website to send your information and learn more. http://bit.ly/2DicVtn
Tree Pollen Alert: Juniper and Cedar
TREE POLLEN ALERT: There are HIGH concentrations of Juniper and Cedar. Visit the pollen count website to get the full report. http://bit.ly/2EVi5Np Family Allergy and Asthma Care is a AAAAI certified counting station and provides daily pollen and spore levels for North Texas.
Allergy and Asthma Alert: Excessive Heat Warning
ALLERGY AND ASTHMA ALERT: Very hot temperatures are expected through this weekend. All of North and Central Texas is under an Excessive Heat Warning today through Sunday. Temperatures will rise to well past the century mark each afternoon, with temperatures likely to reach record levels in many locations. Click here for the National Weather Service […]
Cockroaches Can Trigger Allergy and Asthma Symptoms
Do you suffer from coughing, nasal congestion, skin rash, wheezing, or chronic ear or sinus infections? Did you know that cockroaches If you suspect that you have a cockroach allergy, contact our office by phone at 972.539.0086 or email info@faaccares.com to speak with a board-certified allergist. ACAAI offers these tips to treat and prevent cockroach […]
Dallas Ranks Among Cities With High Pollen Counts
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2018 Asthma Capitals™ report reveals that Dallas, Texas ranks 17th among cities in the United States having high pollen counts, which can be a risk factor for asthma. Pollen is a very common allergen triggering asthma attacks. If pollen is an asthma trigger for you or your child, AAFA offers […]
2108 Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. AAFA reports that over 24.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from asthma and more than 50 million Americans live with various types of allergies. We are excited to offer a special series this month […]
Do I Have Asthma?
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
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 […]
