Allergy SA

08/25/2026

Allergy Shot Hours Update

Please note that, effective August 31st, our Monday allergy shot hours at the Southside/Barlite office will begin at 9:00 AM. All other allergy shot hours will remain unchanged.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at your next visit! If you have any questions, please contact our office at 210.616.0882.

08/21/2026

Sharing a fantastic review for Dr. Lukena Karkhanis! 🤩

"Dr. Karkhanis actually cares about her patients; she takes the time to really see what’s going on with you and determine a diagnosis; she also makes you feel comfortable. She’s very knowledgeable when answering questions. 10/10 - I would highly recommend her to family, friends, and colleagues."

Learn more about Dr. Karkhanis: https://bit.ly/4tQTXPo

08/19/2026

Are you a self-pay patient or interested in speaking with us about payment plans? AllergySA offers several options to assist you in getting the care you need. Financing options are available through CareCredit™.

Learn more about CareCredit or give us a call to discuss your options. ⤵️
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08/17/2026

There has been a significant increase in people diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in the past decade. This condition is most commonly characterized by pain and difficulty swallowing.

Read how your allergist helps diagnose and treat EoE.

When it comes to conditions that an allergist/immunologist treats, we most often think of nasal allergies, asthma, food allergies, as well as skin rashes, and immune disorders. But there is a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus you may not h...

08/12/2026

About one-third of kids with food allergies report that they have been bullied because of their allergies. The "Be a PAL" campaign can help you learn more about food allergies and how to prevent food allergy bullying, a growing problem in schools across the country.

Find resources from Food Allergy Research & Education: ⤵️

About one-third of kids with food allergy report that they have been bullied because of their allergy. Knowing the signs and raising awareness can help you identify if your child is being bullied.

08/10/2026

AllergySA was proud to participate in the Harlandale ISD New Employee Orientation! We had the opportunity to meet new employees, provide education on allergy and asthma care, and share information about the services and convenient scheduling options available at our clinics.

Thank you to Harlandale ISD for allowing us to be part of such an exciting event—we look forward to serving your employees and their families!

08/07/2026

Does your throat itch after eating an apple, peach, or banana? You may be experiencing Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS).

OAS isn’t a food allergy as some might assume, but a pollen allergy that manifests when you eat certain foods that have been exposed to certain pollen. Your board-certified allergist can determine if your symptoms are being caused by a food or a pollen allergy.

Learn more: ⤵️

Oral allergy syndrome may happen after eating certain fruits, nuts and vegetables. Learn about allergens, symptoms and treatment here.

08/05/2026

La mejor manera de prevenir un ataque de asma es evitar los desencadenantes que lo provocan. Trabaje con uno de nuestros proveedores certificados por la junta para identificar los desencadenantes del asma y crear un plan que controle los síntomas.

Respire mejor – siéntase mejor. Programe una visita con un especialista en asma en una de nuestras 2 ubicaciones. Llámenos al (210) 616-0882 o programe una cita a través de nuestro sitio web: https://bit.ly/48ca01r

08/03/2026

The temperatures might still be high, but fall allergy season is around the corner. It's time to prepare for fall's primary allergen, ragweed pollen.

Learn about which foods can cause symptoms in those allergic to ragweed in our blog.

The primary reason for fall allergies in the United States is ragweed pollen. A ragweed plant only lives one season, but it is very powerful. A single plant can produce up to 1 billion pollen grains. These grains are very lightweight and float easily th...

07/31/2026

Hot, humid weather, along with other summer asthma triggers, can make this season challenging for those with asthma and allergies. ☀️

Learn why and what you can do to prevent an asthma attack. ⬇️

Explore some of the causes of summer asthma, identify common triggers and learn summer asthma tips to avoid flare-ups.