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What are allergy shots? With allergy shots, we give very small amounts of your allergens (tree pollen, grass pollen, weed pollen, cat dander, dog dander, dust mites, molds) in order to reduce your sensitivity to these substances.  How often are allergy shots given?  Allergy injections are given typically once weekly...

Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction. This occurs when your immune system overreacts to an allergen and causes a full body reaction. Common causes for anaphylaxis include food allergies (commonly peanuts, treenuts, shellfish, fish, milk, and soy), medications, insect venom, and environmental allergens. Rare causes include exercise, anesthesia, and...

We are well into fall allergies in Dallas, and that means ragweed pollen levels are high. Ragweed is the most common weed causing allergy symptoms, affecting more than 23 million Americans. It can begin pollinating as early as July in some states, but typically appears in mid-August, and peaks in...