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	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.

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