Asthma affects 300 million people across the world each year, out of which 25 million are Americans. While there is no cure for this condition, it can be controlled through the right, long-term medication. The method to control this condition starts by identifying the causes behind it. Before we dive deeper into the condition and […]
Read MoreStrange rashes, runny nose, hives, coughs, sneezes, and a lot of weird body reactions, all are the common symptoms of allergic reactions. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergy symptoms usually trigger when your immune system reacts to some substance known as an ‘allergen.’ It could be anything that you inhale, eat, […]
Read MoreDid you know more than 50 million Americans suffer from some kind of allergies? According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies affect 4-6% of children and 4% of adults. These are commonly seen in children and babies but can appear at any age. If you feel that after […]
Read MoreAllergies and asthma are chronic diseases that affect the daily activities of people suffering from them. Often allergies and asthma occur together. Some of the common symptoms that trigger them are dust mites, pet dander, and pollen. At Harker Heights Allergy and Temple Allergy, Dr. Long, along with his team, evaluate the symptoms of allergies […]
Read MoreDid you know more than 1 in 6 people in America suffer from some kind of allergy? The main culprits are foods, medications, pollen, and more. Allergies come in different forms and thus need different types of treatments. Some of the common allergies are food allergies, asthma, seasonal allergies, etc. If you live in Texas […]
Read MoreAllergy shots, AKA ‘Allergen Immunotherapy’, is a set of treatments designed to provide improvement of several allergies. If you have severe allergy symptoms that interfere with your daily life, then your allergist may recommend you have these shots. These shots are highly effective in treating allergies including grass, trees, molds, feathers, pet dander, stinging insects, […]
Read MoreDiscovering that you are allergic to an airborne allergen in Texas or have a food allergy can be disheartening if not scary event in one’s life. We understand that and have been providing allergy education, testing, and treatment in Temple, Texas and Harker Heights, Texas for over 30 years. You may have seen pictures or […]
Read MoreDoes My Child Need to See an Allergist or Allergy Doctor? There are plenty of articles on the web about how to diagnose and treat various allergies and allergic symptoms, but a tried and true method to successfully treat your allergy symptoms and find relief is to consult with a trained medical allergy practitioner who […]
Read MoreDo I Have Asthma? The Symptoms of Asthma There are somewhere around 230 million people around the world who are experiencing symptoms of asthma in some form or fashion. Unfortunately, many of these people are unable to find knowledgeable support and relief for their symptoms. If you’re experiencing shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, […]
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