Asthma is an extremely common lung condition in the United States- approximately 26 million children and adults suffer from it. With so many people having this condition, there are bound to be rumors and myths that come with it. Today, we will fact-check some of these myths to create more safety and awareness for those […]
AllergySA is the first clinic in San Antonio to introduce Palforzia. We have, since, been named second in the nation to have a patient reach maintenance phase. Since Palforzia has been successful, many parents are interested in this treatment and might have several questions about it. Let’s explore the need-to-know information to understand what Palforzia […]
Easter is right around the corner and we want to make sure that you are fully aware of what your children will eat this weekend. We have made a list of 15 affordable Easter treats that exclude some of the most common allergens so you can have a fun and safe Easter weekend! Amanda’s […]
UPDATE 4/13/21: The Texas Department of State Health Services is asking vaccine providers in Texas to pause all administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine following the CDC’s recommendation as it investigates six reported U.S. cases of a rare blood clot. For more information, see the DSHS Statement on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine here. As […]
AllergySA continues to monitor the approval of COVID-19 Vaccinations in the United States and the distribution/availability within our San Antonio community. We will continue to update our patients with information as we receive it. NEW 4/13/21: The Texas Department of State Health Services is asking vaccine providers in Texas to pause all administration of […]
Are you feeling a slight sniffle, cough or headache? This winter brings an extra layer of worry for mountain cedar sufferers as they try to decipher the difference between mountain cedar allergies and COVID-19. The CDC has shared this helpful Venn diagram showing the differences and similarities of seasonal allergies to COVID-19. The biggest […]
Congratulations to Claire for being our first peanut allergy patient to reach the maintenance phase of Palforzia®. Palforzia® is the first and only standardized oral immunotherapy treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to minimize the incidence and severity of an allergic reaction from accidental exposure to peanuts. Early this year, AllergySA was […]
AllergySA’s Medical Director, Dr. Joseph Diaz, was recently interviewed about how COVID-19 creates a dilemma for parents when your child has been diagnosed with asthma. While you may be ready to return back to work, finding childcare is difficult as your child is considered high-risk. “If a child has asthma in the middle of COVID […]
Dr. Lukena Karkhanis and AllergySA were featured on the front page the San Antonio Express-News on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 as one of the first clinics in San Antonio to offer the newly approved peanut allergy drug, named Palforzia. “This will definitely be a game-changer, and it decreases their chances of a severe reaction,” said […]
Dr. Lukena Karkhanis of AllergySA was interviewed by News4SanAntonio.com on the first ever FDA approved treatment for peanut allergies named Palforzia. “[A peanut allergy] restricts where they can vacation, it restricts where they can travel, it restricts what they can participate in terms of extracurricular activities, where the parent will not be there at […]
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