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Common Allergy Symptoms

  • Fatige
  • Frequent headaches
  • Post nasal drainage
  • Itching of the nose
  • Recurrent ear infections
  • Recurrent cough or bronchitis
  • Chronic sinus infections
  • Itching, watering, redness, or swelling of the eyes.
  • Tightness in the chest, wheezing or asthma
  • Eczema, skin rashes, itching, or hives.
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Low Allergy Garden

Flowering Plants

  • Lathyrus odoratus – Sweet pea
  • Catharanthus roseus – Periwinkle
  • Digitalis – Foxglove
  • Impatiens – Impatiens
  • Myosotis – Forget-me-nots
  • Nierembergia – Cup flower
  • Petunia – Petunia
  • Viola – Johnny jump up, pansy, violet
  • Crocus – Spring-flowering crocus
  • Gladiolus – Gladiolus
  • Hyacinth – Hyacinth (numerous varieties)
  • Gentiana – Gentian
  • Geranium – True geranium, cranesbill
  • Hemerocallis – Day lily
  • Peony – Peony
  • Polemonium – Jacob’s ladder
  • Rhododendron – Azalea, rhododendron
  • Fuchsia – Fuchsia
  • Dianthus – Carnation, pinks
  • Papaver – Poppy
  • Phlox – Phlox
  • Iris – Iris
  • Clematis – Clematis
  • Hibiscus – hibiscus
  • Narcissus – Daffodil

Shrubs/Bushes/Herbs

  • Coleus blumei – Coleus
  • Hosta – Hosta, plantain lily
  • Physalis – Chinese lantern
  • Sempervivum – Hens and chicks
  • Hydrangea grandiflora – Big leaf hydrangea
  • Viburnum – Viburnum shrubs, highbush cranberry, nannyberry
  • Teucrium crispum – Wood sage
  • Physocarpus opulifolius – Dart’s gold, ninebark
  • Bergenia – Elephant’s ears
  • Kolkwitzia amabilis – Beauty bush
  • Aronia melanocarpa – Black chokeberry
  • Rodgersia pinnata – Featherleaf rodgersia
  • Helianthemum – Sunrose, rock rose
  • Gaura – Gaura, beeblossom
  • Vaccinium corymbosum – Blueberry bush
  • Berberis vulgaris – Barberry bush
  • Daphne – Daphne
  • Nandina domestica – Nandina
  • Salvia greggii – Autumn sage
  • Salvia clevelandii – Cleaveland sage, blue sage

Trees

  • Stick to female trees, which may drop berries or seeds but don’t produce pollen
  • Persimmon  – persimmon tree
  • Amelanchier lamarkii – juneberry tree
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Allergy-Friendly Pizza

Makes one 12 inch pizza
Free of: Gluten and all top allergens.

Roasted Tomato Sauce

  • 1 1/4 pounds tomatoes (cherry, Roma or cluster)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp + 1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasonings or 1/2 tbsp fresh herbs
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste

No Rise Gluten-Free Thin Crust

  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) warm unsweetened plain milk alternative (of choice)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) brown rice flour + extra for sprinkling
  • 1/2 cup (120 mL) tapioca starch
  • 2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp unflavored gelatin powder (for vegetarian: sub agar powder)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Toppings

  • 5-7 ounces allergen-free pepperoni*
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Food Allergy Facts

– The wording of the warning label does not give an indication as to the risk of the allergen being present. Allergists generally advise avoiding foods with advisory labels containing your allergen. 

– The Food and Drug Administration states that advisory labels “should not be used as a substitute for adhering to current good manufacturing practices and must be truthful and not misleading.”

– Because advisory labels are voluntary, there is no guarantee products without these warnings will not contain traces of allergens. If you are ever unsure about a packaged food, call the manufacturer to find out about its food allergy management practices. If company representatives can’t adequately answer your questions, avoid the food.

– Food manufacturers that develop products with allergy concerns in mind are invaluable to consumers with food allergies. Become familiar with them (e.g. you will read about many in Allergic Living magazine). Some will promote right on a label that they produce in a “dedicated facility” without certain allergens – e.g. peanut or milk or wheat.

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LOCATION INFORMATION

Medical Center

2414 Babcock Rd #109
San Antonio, TX 78229

Medical Center AllergySA - 2414 Babcock Rd #109, San Antonio, TX 78229

Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Stone Oak

19016 Stone Oak Pkwy #250
San Antonio, TX 78258

Stone Oak AllergySA - 19016 Stone Oak Pkwy #250, San Antonio, TX 78258

Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Southside

7500 Barlite Blvd #106
San Antonio, TX 78224

South Side - AllergySA.com - 7500 Barlite Blvd #106, San Antonio, TX 78224

Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

CONTACT INFORMATION

OFFICE: (210) 616-0882  | FAX: (210) 692-7833