BENADRYL CHALLENGE
"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that taking higher than recommended doses of the common over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or even death. We are aware of news reports of teenagers ending up in emergency rooms or dying after participating in the “Benadryl Challenge” encouraged in videos posted on the social media application TikTok."
FDA.GOV
Taking too much of the allergy medicine Benadryl is dangerous
Happy Autumn Everyone!
It is a strange seasons this year.
How do we distinguish between:
- SARS-Cov-2 infection
- Hay fever (fall allergies)
- Asthma symptoms?
It is difficult sometimes, even for physicians, to know for sure, as there is a significant overlap in symptoms. It becomes a challenge at work or school, and your cough or sniffles may result in some sidelong looks. Few key things to consider:
- Do you have a history of allergies this time of the year and are your symptoms consistent with how you felt last season?
- Fever, abdominal symptoms, muscle aches and feeling very run down are NOT typical of allergies or asthma.
- On the other hand loss of smell/taste, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle aches and fever are more common with infections.
- Don't delay to treat your allergies and asthma this season. With prevention you are less likely to miss school or work due to these concerning symptoms.
Stay healthy and enjoy the cooler weather!
Staff at the Woodlands Allergy Center
DON'T FORGET! Tomorrow, 09/01, starts our updated office times. Starting tomorrow we will be closed for lunch, but open an hour late.
As of right now, we are still open tomorrow normal business hours. The situation will be reassessed in the morning. Any updates will be posted on Facebook and Instagram.
Check out our Holiday hours for this year.
Please welcome Sue Perez, PA-C to The Woodlands Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Center. She joined our office in July of this year after living abroad with her family for two years. She has more than 10 years of allergy and asthma experience. Sue will be working with Dr Anna George to provide quality treatment plans for our patients. Sue is currently seeing established patients, acute visits, diagnostic testing, biologics, and oral immunotherapy visits. She has a fun and positive attitude. Please contact our office and schedule an appointment with Sue for your next follow up.
CNN.COM
Sesame should be listed as ingredient on food labels, FDA says
Happy Veterans Day to all the past and present military men and women who fought for us and sacrificed so much for our friends, family and country.
Meet our staff!!
Back Row left to right
Vanessa our Medical Assistant, Sherry our Scribe, Sue Perez our Physician's Assistant, Anna George, MD, Lauren our Patient Support Specialist, Marilou our Medical Assistant
Front Row left to right
Danielle our Patient Support Specialist, Cari our Billing/Insurance Specialist, and Alicia our Office Manager.
ALLERGISTTHEWOODLANDSTX.COM
Allergist The Woodlands, TX | Allergist Near Me | Anna George, MD
The Woodlands Allergy Center, Anna George MD updated their info in the about section.
Bumpy skin on face, arms and thighs?
Then this Akérat cream from France is your answer. It contains a powerful combination of Urea, Salicylic Acid and Lactic Acid to smooth and retexturize rough skin and treat KERATOSIS PILARIS.
We finally have it in our office but it can also be ordered online.
Akérat Smoothing Exfoliating Cream
Don't forget our office hours for clinic and shots are changed from Wednesday November 25th.
The Woodlands Allergy Center, Anna George MD
October 22 at 10:28 AM ·
Check out our Holiday hours for this year.
Please reach out to our office if food allergies are overwhelming and you do not know what to feed your child. We are here to help.
KHN.ORG
Poor and Minority Children With Food Allergies Overlooked and in Danger
Starting in December, we will offer a narrow-band-UVB treatment for ECZEMA in a small area such as face, hands or feet. This is a non-pharmacologic option for those with difficult to treat rash.
Phototherapy or “therapy with light” uses the beneficial effect of light waves for several skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne, and atopic dermatitis. The use of phototherapy began in the 1890s. UV radiation targets inflammatory cells on the skin and protects the skin by inducing thickening which then limits skin reactions and prevents the entry of external allergens or irritants. UV also prevents skin colonization by Staphylococcus aureus and Pityrosporum orbiculare. In particular, narrow-band-UVB radiation has been proved to have antimicrobial affects.
Phototherapy is generally considered to be safe and well tolerated. Please call us if you would like to learn more.
The Woodlands Allergy Center, Anna George MD
Our wreath decorating contest starts today. Patients decide the winner. Come in and cast your vote.
"Increased risk of food allergy exists in infants if they meet the following criteria: mild to moderate eczema; family history of atopy in either or both parents; or 1 known food allergy."
"The guideline recommends infants should be introduced to peanut- and egg-containing products starting at 6 months of life but not before 4 months of life (...) there should be no deliberate delays in the introduction of other potential allergenic complementary foods, including soy, wheat, sesame, fish and shellfish, or tree nuts."
DERMATOLOGYADVISOR.COM
AAAAI/ACAAI/CSACI Consensus Statement on Infant Food Allergy Prevention - Dermatology Advisor
We will be closed on February 18th, due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!
UPDATE: Due to weather we will be closed for in office visits and injections for this entire week. The office has no power. Scheduled virtual visits will still happen as planned if possible.
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Do you or your child suffer from seasonal allergies? If so contact our office (281) 713-9011 to schedule an appointment before your allergy season starts.
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I did a half marathon today! Anyone else here today? #runTWM
Our office COVID safety guidelines will remain the same. We ask that our patients continue wearing masks and using precautions while in the office.
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Our elevator is not currently working. Please use either one of the stairs. At this time I do not have an estimated for the repair. We are sorry for the inconvenience and have been assured by building management that they will get it up and running and soon as possible.
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