Locations.


Medical Center/Astrodome
7707 Fannin, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77054
713.797.0993

Pasadena/Clear Lake
4600 Fairmont Parkway, Suite 107
Pasadena, Texas 77504
281.991.6750

Pearland/Friendswood/Alvin
10223 Broadway (FM 518), Suite L
Pearland, Texas 77584
713.436.9009

Park Plaza/Museum District *
1200 Binz, Suite 180
Houston, Texas 77004
713.522.9911

Operating as Houston Allergy
and Asthma Clinic
*

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

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Home

  Welcome
Info about allergists and The Allergy Clinic.
  en Español
General allergy and asthma info in Spanish.

Allergies - General

  About Allergies
General info about allergies and treatment.
  Allergy Treatment Options
Avoidance, medication and immunotherapy (allergy shots).
  Environmental Allergies
General info about environmental allergies.
  Eye Allergies
General info about eye allergies.
  Other Allergies
General info about other allergies.

Allergies - Drugs

  Aspirin Allergy, Asthma and Polyps
About desensitizing patients to aspirin.
  Allergic to Benadryl? Allergic to EpiPen? Allergic to Steroids?
Some people are allergic to Benadryl, or EpiPen or steroids.
  Iodine Dye Allergy
Scared to eat fish or shellfish because of an allergic reaction to iodine?
  Penicillin Allergy
You’re allergic to penicillin (PCN). What happened, and when did it occur?

Allergies - Food

  Flu Vaccine and Egg Allergy
Influenza vaccine (injectable and nasal) is grown on chick embryos.
  Food Allergies
General info about food allergies.
  Food Allergies:
Will my child become allergic to peanuts?

Advice for parents during pregnancy and after.
  Food Allergy Treatment – An Unmet Need
The number of people with true food allergies is getting bigger every month.
  Food Allergy Treatment –
Working to Make It Easier

Difficulties living with food allergies are made easier by some practical tips.

Allergies - Other

  Car Allergy
Rule #1 in allergy is avoid what you’re allergic to. That includes the automobile.
  Cat Allergy
Advice for those with allergies to cats.
  Christmas Tree Allergy:
Nothing to Sneeze At

Tips to keep the tree and reduce the allergies.
  Diesel Engines
Diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) are terrible for people with allergies and asthma.
  Hypoallergenic Dog. Myth or Fact? (Both.)
The latest findings about hypoallergenic dogs don’t mean people with allergies can’t have dogs.
  Gardening and Allergies
How you garden, and what you plant, can have a big impact on your allergies.
  Is Fresh Air Making You Sick?
The link between air fresheners and allergies.
  New Math
Quick changes from cold to hot, and high humidity to low humidity worsen sinus symptoms.
  Ragweed Pollen
The main source of allergic misery for those who suffer in September and October

Allergies - Prevention

  Air Filters
What kind of air filter to buy to relieve allergies.
  Caveat Emptor
Carpets versus hard surfaces – which is better for perople with allergies?
  Humidify? Dehumidify?
Comparing humidity solutions and when to use each one.
  P.E.T.D.M.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Dust Mites.
  Salt Water Rinse
One of the most under-utilized treatments in chronic sinusitis and chronic rhinitis.
  Starve a Cold (of Antibiotics
Antibiotics don't work on viruses, and viruses cause colds.
  Throw your mattress away?
Buying a new mattress would only solve the problem for about 6 months.
  Tips on Dust Mites
Tips about controlling dust mites.

Allergies - Skin

  Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis can cause discomfort and embarrassment.
  Knock Your Eczema – with Noxzema
How to care for this skin condition.

News

 
  News
The latest news about The Allergy Clinic.

Staff

  Meet David Engler, MD
  Meet Alnoor Malick, MD
  Meet Sunil Saraf, MD
  Meet Joseph Engler, MD
  Meet Benjamin George, PA-C
  Meet Lisa Adams Dargel, PA-C

Locations

  Medical Center/Astrodome
Medical Center map and directions.
  Pasadena/Clear Lake
Pasadena map and directions.
  Pearland/Friendswood/Alvin
Pearland map and directions.
  Park Plaza/Museum District
Parlk Plaza map and directions.

Asthma

  About Asthma
About asthma causes and possible treatment options.
  Pregnancy and Asthma
Using appropriately selected medications.
  Asthma Inhalers
Using inhalers to control asthma.
  Banned in Boston
(And the Rest of the USA)

Many patients with asthma have had trouble getting their generic albuterol inhalers filled lately.
  Safer Asthma Treatment
In 2008, a new inhaled steroid became available in the US.
  Vitamin of the Decade: Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency has recently been linked to cancer, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Immunotherapy

  Immunotherapy
Allergy shots stimulate the immune system to fight allergies safely, effectively and naturally.
  RUSH Immunotherapy
A procedure whereby the entire shot build-up is administered in one day.
  Sublingual Immunotherapy
A method for treating allergies where drops of an allergen solution are placed under the tongue.
  Drops or Shots
Why most people who come to us asking about allergy drops decide to take allergy shots.
  Get the Drop on Your Allergies
We offer high-quality, high-dose allergy drops for our patients who prefer drops to shots.
  The RUSH Room (without Limbaugh)
The Rush room is where we perform the Rush Immunotherapy procedure.
  Science vs. Tradition
We base our allergy shot contents on current scientific research.
  When Allergy Shots Don't Work
Frequently, people say allergy shots don’t work. Why is that?

Medications

  Medications
Medications frequently are used to decrease allergy symptoms.
  Allegra Going Over-The-Counter
In 2011, Allegra (fexofenadine) is going non-prescription.
  An Army of Placebos
Relieve difficult-to-treat symptoms without bothering underlying medical conditions.
  Ask Your Doctor to Opt Out
Ask your doctor to have their prescribing data restricted.
  Back to School List
Treating allergies may be just as important to academic success as new school supplies.
  Breathe Right® Strips
Nasal strips can be a helpful adjunctive treatment for stuffy nose.
  Ensure Academic Success
Treating allergies may be just as essential to ensuring academic success as a good breakfast.
  Expired Medications – Are They Safe?
What does that expiration date on the medication bottle mean, anyway?
  Is Advair Safe to Use?
Concerned patients with asthma, who benefit from using Advair, want to know.
  Mucinex vs. Bromelain
A comparison of these two products.
  No Prescription, No Risk?
OTC medications are not free from side effects or interactions.
  Prescription Nose Sprays
There are four types of nose sprays that can help allergy patients.
  Saving Money
Options include the insurance formulary and rebate programs.

Other Topics

  Doctors You Can Understand
Wouldn't it be nice to have a doctor you could actually understand?
  Got a Chronic Cough?
What's causing that chronic cough?
  Quitting Smoking Is Easy
Quitting smoking for a short period of time is relatively easy.
  Reflux in the Throat
About allergies and acid reflux.
  Thinking Inside the Box
Many patients come to see us because their doctor said we think outside of the box.
  Why Are Allergies So Much Worse These Days?
Our immune systems are suddenly much less busy, and things have gotten “out of balance”.
  You Are What You Drink
The link between reduced bone density and soda consumption.

Resources

  Articles
Educational articles and other sources for allergy and asthma education.
  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About allergy and asthma.
  Request Form
To send a question or a request for more information, complete this form.
  Houston Pollen Count
Daily pollen and mold spore count.

Patients

  Patient Information
Info about appointments and insurance.
  Visiting From Out Of Town
Helpful information and links for our out-of-town patients.
  Registration Forms
Fill out online or print and complete patient registration forms prior to your appointment.
  Privacy Practices
Describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed.