If you’ve watched local news broadcasts this week, you have most likely heard mention of the pollen count – especially tree pollen. This week our pollen counting station has measured very high levels of oak, ash, and mulberry in North Texas. Family Allergy & Asthma Care is a AAAAI certified counting station providing daily pollen and spore levels for North Texas. […]
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Tree Pollen Alert – March 26
There are very high concentrations of tree pollen! Watch out for Oak, Mulberry and Hackberry. Click here to get the full report
Outdoor Mold Spores Increase in Spring
Outdoor mold spores begin to increase as the temperatures rise in the spring. Molds are microscopic fungi that produce spores, which spread through the air and can trigger or aggravate asthma symptoms. Unlike pollen which you can see everywhere, you might not notice that mold spores floating through the air. Mold allergy symptoms can be […]
Joining the AAFA Effort to Understand Asthma
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) believes your voice is a valuable part of asthma research. The Paper Project offers you the opportunity to join others in a very meaningful training effort. Watch the video and click here to learn more and get started today.
Does Rainfall Affect The Pollen Count?
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 […]
Asthma, Allergies and Pets
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 […]
Summer Asthma Symptoms
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 What Exactly Is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease […]
Biologics and Asthma
Biologics offers hope for those who may continue to suffer from asthma symptoms after treatment. The goal of biologics is to treat asthma at the cellular level. Biologics are made from a variety of natural sources. “Biologics is definitely something that has piqued the interest of physicians, including allergists, throughout medicine,” said Kevin Murphy, MD, ACAAI. […]
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
For some people, physical activity is the only trigger necessary to cause an asthma episode. Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) occurs when the airways in your chest become narrow and constricted within a few minutes after beginning exercise. The episode usually reaches its peak of severity about 5 to 10 minutes after starting exercise, and may continue […]
World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day takes place on the first Tuesday in May. People with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the lives of all people with asthma. Click here to learn how you can use the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Asthma Awareness Month […]
