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Pollen Count – September 9, 2023

POLLEN COUNT UPDATE: There are MODERATE concentration of Trees (Elm) and Weeds (Ragweed, Goosefoot, Lamb’s Quarters, Pigweed, Amaranth, Saltbush, Russian Thistle). LOW concentrations of Grass and Mold.

Hidden Halloween Allergy Scare

Hidden Halloween Allergy Scaries! Halloween is a fun time for kids, but often children with asthma or allergies fall activities can trigger their symptoms! We want your children with allergies or asthma to be able to enjoy Halloween, and we’re here to help make those pesky allergens a little less spooky! Jumping in fall leaves, […]

Our Denton Office Has Moved

Our DENTON OFFICE has moved! Visit us at our new location: 209 N. Bonnie Brae Medical Building 3 Suite 100 Denton, TX 76201 Get Directions at Google. https://goo.gl/maps/NCfALS6xzpUweSGh6 Our friendly, caring team helps both adults and kids find relief from allergies and asthma. Contact us today. https://www.faaccares.com/request-an-appointment

Fire Ants – Wasp – Bees, OH MY!

Fire Ants – Wasp – Bees, OH MY! Spring in Texas brings to our minds beautiful bluebonnets and wildflowers. But spring also brings fire ants, wasp, hornets, and bees, which are not only annoying at picnics but also can be dangerous for venom allergic people. The wingless member of Hymenoptera Order is the Fire Ant, […]

Best of Denton 2021 – Vote Family Allergy & Asthma Care

Earlier this spring, Denton Record-Chronicle readers nominated their favorite businesses. The top 3-5 nominees in each category advanced to the Final Voting round. Family Allergy & Asthma Care is honored to be nominated. Best of Denton 2021 voting begins May 31 and ends June 28. Cast your vote for Family Allergy & Asthma Care today! […]

Fire Ants – Wasp – Bees, OH MY!

Fire Ants – Wasp – Bees, OH MY! Spring in Texas brings to our minds beautiful bluebonnets and wildflowers. But spring also brings fire ants, wasp, hornets, and bees, which are not only annoying at picnics but also can be dangerous for venom allergic people. The wingless member of Hymenoptera Order is the Fire Ant, […]

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance

I often find that the terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are used interchangeably. But really……. they are not the same thing. Food Allergies  A true food allergy results when one’s immune system overreacts to an ordinarily harmless food. This is caused by an antibody called Immunoglobulin E (IgE).  After production, IgE binds to allergy […]

Mountain Cedar “AKA” Texas’s Wintertime Misery

Mountain cedar, also known by its Latin name Juniperus ashei, is a drought tolerant native evergreen tree that causes winter/spring allergen in Texas. Although it is common in Mexico, in the USA, it is primarily found in Texas. The name Mountain Cedar originated from its highest density in the Hill Country area.  Its name is […]