Allergy SA

09/17/2025

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, check out these resources from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology!

ACAAI has many Spanish-language patient resources and continues to develop more.
https://acaai.org/espanol/

09/15/2025

The fall season, specifically September, can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for people with asthma.

The third week in September is known as when asthma-related ER and hospital visits spike. Physician visits for asthma also tend to increase in September and early October.

Learn what factors contribute to these spikes and what you can do to avoid asthma flares in the fall!

Reports indicate that approximately 25% of all children's asthma hospitalizations occur in the month of September. Some refer to this as the "Fall Asthma Epidemic."

09/12/2025

Although the influenza vaccine is recommended for most children and adults, for our patients with asthma, chronic sinusitis, and immunodeficiency, receiving the yearly flu shot is crucial.

In addition to the flu vaccine, we strongly recommend that eligible patients receive the latest COVID booster. Keeping up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations is key to safeguarding your health and our community. And for patient populations indicated, we also recommend the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine. This vaccine offers essential protection, particularly for those vulnerable to severe respiratory infections.

Learn more in our blog:

New variants of the COVID-19 coronavirus, influenza, and other viruses will be circulating and spreading over the coming months. Flu and other viral infections can trigger asthma attacks and a worsening of asthma symptoms. Influenza also can lead to pne...

09/10/2025

Check out this great review for Dr. Fiona Adame! 🌟 Dr. Adame practices at our Medical Center/Babcock location.

"Dr. Fiona Adame listened to my concerns and came up with a personalized plan of action for my son, who has had many issues with potential allergies and GI issues. I’m very thankful that she is the first person we came to for help. She was very patient with answering all of my questions as well."

Learn more about Dr. Adame: https://bit.ly/4bsB6kX

09/09/2025

We are now consistently seeing the fall allergens in the daily pollen count for our area. Ragweed, pigweed and fall elm are among the contributors.

Get ahead of your fall allergy symptoms and schedule a visit with one of our allergy experts! (210) 616-0882

09/03/2025

Do your allergies get worse during the fall? Ragweed might be to blame. Our allergy experts will identify your specific allergic triggers and provide an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan.

Learn more about ragweed pollen allergy:

The primary reason for fall allergies in the United States is ragweed pollen. A ragweed plant only lives one season, but it is very powerful. A single plant can produce up to 1 billion pollen grains. These grains are very lightweight and float easily th...

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 All AllergySA locations are closed today and will resume our regular hours tomorrow.

We hope you all have a restful holiday!

08/28/2025

Fall is one of the most dangerous times for people with asthma, especially children.
Asthmatics often enjoy a reprieve from symptoms during the summer months, but ER visits for asthma increase during September and early October.

Learn what factors contribute to these spikes and what you can do to avoid asthma flares in the fall!

Reports indicate that approximately 25% of all children's asthma hospitalizations occur in the month of September. Some refer to this as the "Fall Asthma Epidemic."

08/26/2025

If you’re allergic to your furry friend or haven’t welcomed one into your home because of allergy symptoms, there’s good news! Your allergist can offer solutions to ease symptoms and help you and Fido enjoy life together.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fYvJgq

08/25/2025

All AllergySA offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. Our Medical Center/Babcock office will operate regular Saturday hours, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, on August 30th.

08/22/2025

There has been a significant increase in people diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in the past decade. This condition is most commonly characterized by pain and difficulty swallowing.

Read how your allergist helps diagnose and treat EoE. ⬇️

When it comes to conditions that an allergist/immunologist treats, we most often think of nasal allergies, asthma, food allergies, as well as skin rashes, and immune disorders. But there is a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus you may not h...