US Allergy & Asthma

With American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

Did you know there’s a way to desensitize against venom allergies? If you get severe allergy reactions from honey bees, paper wasps, yellow jackets, white-faced hornets, yellow hornets or fire ants you qualify for this very helpful treatment.

Stinging insects can ruin summer fun for those who are allergic to their sting. It is important to learn the difference between the different kinds of stinging insects in order to keep your summer safe and enjoyable. Try our Stinging Insect Matching Game to see how many you can identify.
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Minimize the risk of food allergies reactions by following these steps.

Eating out at a restaurant, bakery, cafeteria, or fast food establishment can be an enjoyable and convenient experience. However, because you have food allergies, it’s imperative that every precaution has been taken to ensure the food being served to you is safe.

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Happy Juneteenth! Celebrating freedom, justice and equality for all.

Honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on their courage and dedication.

Enjoy the eclipse safely on April 8th. Here’s how.

How to safely watch the total eclipse. Be careful when you shop for glasses A North Texas ophthalmologist explains how and when watching the eclipse can be dangerous. Dr. Karen Saland also tells how to tell real eclipse glasses from fakes.

Happy New Year! 🎊

Happy Holidays from all of us at US Allergy & Asthma!

Fun Halloween decorations from USAA staff. 🎃

Halloween spirit 😄🩻💀👻🎃

Happy Monday! Do you have school forms for inhalers or epinephrine pens that require fills prior to the start of the school year? Schedule today to beat the rush. Call 469-200-2605.

Join Dr. Sikka for a webinar "Understanding Allergy and Asthma from a Physician's Perspective" on June 15th at 1pm CST.
Registration is free here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UUmpwbdURsKZM6HxUapSSA #/registration

The end of the school year is fast approaching!

Make a plan:
✔️ Find out about any end-of-year celebrations or field day events
✔️ Pick up any medicines on the last day of school
✔️ Pick up forms for next school year and schedule an appointment with your child's doctor for the summer

Visit KFA's School Zone for more reminders and school planning tips: aafa.org/school

Visit our school for zone for more reminders and planning tips: https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/school

As we spend time with friends and family this weekend, take steps to prevent food allergy reactions. Cross-contact occurs when a food allergen comes in contact with food or an item not intended to contain that allergen. https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/living-with-food-allergies/choosing-safe-foods/prevent-allergic-reactions-in-your-kitchen/

Don’t suffer from uncontrolled asthma. We can help!

Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children and is also a leading cause for missed school days.

Learn more about asthma in children: https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-children/

Unbearable itching, flaky dry skin and rash can all be seen with eczema. We can help.

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common allergic skin disease that usually starts in early childhood. It can be associated with infection (bacteria, fungi, yeast and viruses) of the skin. Half of patients with moderate to severe eczema also suffer from asthma, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and food allergies.
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Suffering from Samter’s triad? We can help! There are wonderful therapies that can be game changers and can significantly improve quality of life.

Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), also known as Samter’s Triad, is a chronic medical condition that consists of three clinical features: asthma, sinus disease with recurrent nasal polyps, and sensitivity to and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that inhibit an enzyme called cyclooxygenase-1.
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Happy women physician’s day!

On National Women’s Physician Day, we are proud to recognize the hundreds of women allergy/immunology specialists providing optimal patient care.

The office is closed due to the ice storm. Stay warm!

Due to the weather the office will be closed 1/31. Stay safe!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Rhinitis can be treated with antihistamines, nasal sprays and, if those don’t work, allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots or allergy drops). What do you need?

Do you suffer from frequent sneezing, congestion or stuffiness and an itchy or runny nose? If so, you may have a condition called rhinitis or . There are two types of : allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis.
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Eczema is uncomfortable. Allergies and asthma can also create unnecessary discomfort. 🤧🫁🧴

As cold air sets in, your skin can become dry and eczema might set in. Half of patients with moderate to severe eczema also suffer from asthma, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and food allergies. Find out more in this short video.
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Thanks for all you do coordinators!

Happy National Biologic Coordinators Day!

Today we celebrate all Biologic Coordinators who provide constant care & support for patients across the nation! Our Biologic Coordinators make it easy & painless for our patients to receive the treatments they need, and help them navigate the process of obtaining them.

Without our Biologic Coordinators, millions of people would go without proper care. Today we extend our gratitude, THANK YOU!

Have a safe Halloween!

With Halloween right around the corner, follow this checklist as your child is trick or treating: https://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/do-you-know-the-label-reading-tricks-to-make-sure-your-halloween-treats-are-safe