Allergy Specialists in Keller / Fort Worth Area?

My son started off with seasonal allergies about 18 months old. He is now 6 and these seasonal allergies can trigger asthma. This started almost 2 years ago. My son never had any testing done. I just noticed he was at the pedi's office every spring and fall. He was always sick Sept.-Nov. and March-May. As we worked with his doctor to figure out the best course for his allergies and asthma, I suggested that maybe I should have him tested to see exactly what he was allergic to. His pedi said he wouldn't suggest testing a child for seasonal allergies because whether we find the exact tree or plant that he allergic to doesn't matter. We can't keep him from going outside or remove the type of tree or plant from where we live, so why put a child through the tests. Now if we thought it was a food or pet or something we have control over, then testing would be necessary. I suggest you discuss your concerns with your pedi and write down every sickness and treatment your daughter receives, so you will see if a pattern develops. Good luck. It can be tough to see your child sick so often.

I do not know of a specialist, but I did want to let you know that my daughter's pediatrician told me that there is a blood test that can be done to test for local seasonal allergies. It is an alternative to the scratch test. I don't know much more about it, but our pedi suggested the idea when my 2 yr daughter was so sick all the time during early spring.

Mid-Cities Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Dr. Purnima Venkatesh
2305 Central Park Blvd
Bedford, TX
ph: ###-###-####

SHE IS WONDERFUL!!!! I took my son to her right before he turned 2 yrs old. He was sick and on breathing treatments constantly. His pediatrician said it was allergies ... so we were referred to Dr. Venkatesh. She was great with my son and quickly resolved any issues he had with allergies. Give her a try :)

Texas Regional Asthma & Allergy in Southlake, they're about a block off of Southlake Town Square on 1709. www.traac.org
You'll need to call them to ask about doing 2 year old testing, most of the time they like them to be at least 3 especially if they do a scratch test, which they usually do for seasonal allergies. Leave a message if you get their voice mail, they will call you back or you can go to the website and request they call you back.