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How does air quality affect the airways?

May 5, 2025 air quality,  Allergies,  Dr. David Corry,  pollution

Dr. David Corry explains the effects of air quality issues on the airways and how to manage on poor air quality days.

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How can cowboys protect themselves from environmental allergens during rodeo season?

March 4, 2025 Allergies,  asthma,  Dr. Sara Anvari,  Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Dr. Sara Anvari discusses how athletes and spectators can protect themselves from environmental allergies during the rodeo.

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A woman with a long ponytail sneezing into a tissue while outside.
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Adult allergies: Q&A with Dr. David Corry

November 14, 2024 adult allergies,  Allergies

Dr. David Corry answers a few frequently asked questions about adult allergies and what people should expect to change as they age.

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Headed to a festival or outdoor event soon? Here is what you should know

April 29, 2024 Allergies,  footwear,  hearing,  hydration

Baylor physicians share general tips on footwear, hydration, allergies and heat protection for outdoor events.

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Call in or Work from home?

April 8, 2024 Allergies,  cold,  Flu,  sick day,  sinus infection,  stomach bug,  strep throat

Dr. Stequita Jackson talks about how to decide to take a sick day or “power through” when you have various common illnesses.

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Can I get sick from my pet?

March 14, 2024 Allergies,  fleas,  infectious diseases and internal medicine,  rodents,  Toxoplasma

Dr. Stacey Rose discusses the risks pets can bring in certain environments, including the rare risk of getting sick from them.

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Dosey doe(n’t) forget about your food allergies at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

March 7, 2024 Allergies,  fair food,  Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Dr. Sara Anvari explains how people with food allergies can enjoy this yearly event while also being cautious of their food choices.

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Is rodeo spurring on your allergies?

March 7, 2023 Allergies,  animal allergies,  Carla Davis,  food allergies,  Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo,  seasonal allergies

Planning to hit the petting zoo this rodeo season? Before spending time at the livestock show and rodeo grounds, a Baylor experts shares some preventative steps to avoid allergies.

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Seasonal allergies or COVID-19?

March 15, 2021 Allergies,  Andy Phifer,  Coronavirus,  COVID-19,  Healthcare,  Nicole Blanton

Learn more about the symptoms of seasonal allergies and COVID-19.

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It’s rodeo time: Corral your allergies

March 12, 2019 Allergies,  Dr. Mas Takashima,  Healthcare,  Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo,  Jordan Garner

Allergies can be a downer for many individuals attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. After all, allergic rhinitis is nicknamed “hay fever” for a

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