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COVID-19 creates new dilemma for parents with asthmatic children

COVID-19 Asthma Dilemma

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 it’s a little more tricky. As you start to open up these daycares and you start to see people going back to work there is a dilemma,” Diaz said.

View the full story at news4sanantonio.com.

For an in depth look at Asthma and COVID-19, view our COVID-19 page including Dr. Diaz’s Facebook Live discussion: https://allergysa.com/covid19/ 

May 28, 2020/by Kayla Gomez
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Allergies, English, News

San Antonio Express-News: San Antonio Clinics to Offer First Drug To Treat Peanut Allergies

Express News First Drug to Treat Peanut Allergies

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, who treats Claire and dozens of other South Texas children with peanut allergies.

To see if Palforzia is right for your peanut allergic child, call AllergySA at 210-616-0882 to schedule an appointment.

February 11, 2020/by Kayla Gomez
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Allergies, English, News

New Peanut Allergy Treatment

 

News4SanAntonio New Peanut Allergy Treatment

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 all times. I think Palforzia will be a big game changer there,” Karkhanis said.

To find out if Palforzia is the right treatment for your peanut allergic child, contact AllergySA at 210-616-0882 to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified allergists.

 

February 6, 2020/by Kayla Gomez
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Allergies, English, Health, News

What you need to know about food allergies and your child

No parent wants to see their child suffer. As a parent, one of the worst fears is that one’s child will or has developed a food allergy. Whether inherited or not, food allergies are more common in children, with research showing that about 40% of children with food allergies are usually allergic to multiple foods. If you suspect that your child might have food allergies, then you need to have them tested as soon as possible by scheduling an appointment. The earlier the detection the better in improving your child’s quality of life. The three most common food allergies are milk, egg and peanut, in that order.

Symptoms of food allergies will vary from person to person, and according to which food was consumed. Some common symptoms include vomiting, upset stomach, hives, rashes, itching, and tingling lips. Severe life-threatening symptoms can sometimes occur, and if difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or fainting is experienced, immediate medical attention needs to be sought.

Identifying food allergies can sometimes be complicated, especially if symptoms are relatively mild. Many parents experiment with elimination diets to identify specific food allergies, but this can sometimes be dangerous without a doctor’s guidance. Testing by a board-certified allergist is recommended because the process will be performed in the safety of a doctor’s office. Testing is done by obtaining blood samples or by performing skin testing. If you suspect your child has an allergy, schedule your appointment today. to see an allergist. Start a diary before the appointment and keep track of what symptoms your child experiences and what you think causes them.

Unfortunately, antihistamines like Benadryl won’t treat food allergies. When one or more food allergies have been confirmed, you need to ensure that your child avoids any contact with those particular foods. This will entail reading labels thoroughly, informing your child’s school of these specific restrictions, and teaching your child the importance of avoiding the offending foods.

Reading food labels can sometimes be confusing because food ingredients can be listed in other forms. For instance, “natural flavorings” may contain allergens, even though that particular allergen isn’t listed in the ingredients. However, more and more food manufacturers are placing allergy warnings on their labels that alert consumers that their products contain one or more common allergens. If you’re ever unsure whether or not a food contains one of your child’s allergens, it’s better to be safe and call the manufacturer.

Food allergies occur frequently in children, and if one or more allergies are identified in your child, then he or she can still live a high-quality life. As long as you ensure that the food allergens are strictly avoided at all times, your child should be healthy and happy. To make allergy avoidance even easier, manufacturers are introducing new and improved allergy-free products. This can make snacking and eating on-the-go easy, regardless of what your child might be allergic to. Our board-certified allergists are the best-qualified specialists to determine the sources of your child’s potential allergen. Schedule your appointment today.

-Lukena Karkhanis, MD

Source: FARE Food Allergy Research & Education

April 10, 2019/by allergysa
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Fall Allergies: FOX Daytime at Nine

Dr. Lukena Karkhanis, from Allergy SA, talks with Kimberly about allergies. In San Antonio allergies are all year around, ragweed and cedar are the two big seasons. Kimberly also learns that you can develop the allergies over time.

Read more
January 17, 2019/by allergysa
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English, Health, News

Breakthrough Treatment for Eczema

Dupixent (dupilumab) injection, the first biologic agent to treat adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) has been approved by the FDA. Allergy SA is redefining the treatment of eczema by providing Dupixent for new and current patients.

Watch Allergy SA’s Medical Director, Joseph Diaz M.D. discuss this new treatment option featured on KSAT 12: http://www.ksat.com/health/san-antonio-texas-teen-thankful-for-breakthrough-eczema-treatment

April 27, 2017/by allergysa
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Dr. Joseph D. Diaz Voted to Best Doctors in America® List

It is with great honor that we announce Dr. Joseph David Diaz has been named to the Best Doctors in America® List.

San Antonio Magazine recently published an excerpt of this list including 407 local doctors in 62 different specialties. As described in the article, the Best Doctors in America® list includes, “the nation’s most respected specialists and outstanding primary care physicians in the nation. These are the doctors that other doctors recognize as the best in their fields.”

San Antonio-born, Dr. Diaz followed in his father’s footsteps, Jose A. Diaz, M.D., family practitioner, who had a successful medical practice on the south side of San Antonio for 30 years. Dr. Diaz graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, with high honors and a B.S. in Biology. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas. His internship and residency, as well as his fellowship in Allergy and Immunology, was completed at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.

Since opening his private practice, in 1988, Dr. Diaz has served as clinical assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He was appointed Co-Director of the Allergy/Clinic Immunology Fellowship training program and directed the program for several years.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Diaz is the President and Medical Director of Allergy and Asthma Research Center, established in 1989. As Medical Director of the Research Center, Dr. Diaz says his patients benefit from access to new medicines and information not yet available to most physicians or patients. In Dr. Diaz’ free time, he enjoys physical fitness, competing in Iron Man competitions and spending time with family.

To see Dr. Diaz’s Best Doctors in America® listing in San Antonio Magazine, visit www.sanantoniomag.com

Allergy SA also features the following providers:

  • Alan Boyar, M.D.
  • Lukena Karkhanis, M.D.
  • Marie Celeste Loera, MSN, FNP-BC
  • Erica Gomez, MSN-FNP

To make an appointment with one of our board certified allergists, call AllergySA at 210-616-0882. 

*Photo Credit: San Antonio Magazine

December 14, 2016/by allergysa
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Medical Center

2414 Babcock Rd #109
San Antonio, TX 78229

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

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

Allergy Shot Hours

Monday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 6:15pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Friday: 8:00am – 11:40am
Saturday: 8:00am – 11:40am

Stone Oak

19016 Stone Oak Pkwy #250
San Antonio, TX 78258

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

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

Allergy Shot Hours

Monday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 4:40pm

Southside

7500 Barlite Blvd #106
San Antonio, TX 78224

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

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

Allergy Shot Hours

Monday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 4:40pm
Friday: 8:00am – 11:40am

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