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Latex Allergy Awareness Week is October 7-13

October 7-13 is Latex Allergy Awareness Week. Allergy & Asthma Network announced they will raise awareness about the condition, which affects 1 to 6 percent of the population, and distributes educational resources in print and online. During Latex Allergy Awareness Week, the Network raises awareness about the condition, which affects 1 to 6 percent of […]

Vote Family Allergy and Asthma Care Best of Denton County 2018

Vote Family Allergy and Asthma Care for the Best of Denton County 2018! The words “family” and “care” are not just the anchors of our name, it’s what we do. Our board-certified allergists and staff are honored to serve Denton County and surrounding communities. Voting is open  July 25 – August 22. Make your voice heard! Click […]

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 […]

Nominate Family Allergy & Asthma Care for the Best of Denton County 2018

2018 Nominations for Best of Denton County Medical & Healthcare are now open! Nominations end July 11 and final voting starts July 25. Click here to nominate Family Allergy & Asthma Care. We are honored to serve Denton County! Residents from around Denton County are asked to nominate their favorite businesses at the Best of Denton […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tree Pollen in Spring

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. […]

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 […]