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What Are Hives?

What Are Hives? Hives, also known as urticaria, are when the skin becomes itchy with raised white areas (wheals) surrounded by redness. Hives occur when histamine and other chemicals are released in the body causing blood vessels to dilate and fluid to leak into the skin. Hives can last variable amounts of time. Those lasting [...]

Adverse Drug Reactions

Types of Drug Reactions There are many different types of reactions from medications. One person may develop a rash while taking a certain medication, while another person on the same drug may have no adverse reaction. Does that mean the person with the rash has an allergy to that drug, not necessarily. All medications have [...]

Improve the Air Quality in Your Home

Filtering the air in your home is an important method to enhance the treatment of your allergies provided by your physician. Unfortunately, not enough research has been done to adequately understand the scope of the problem. There is a lot of confusing information out there when it comes to which air filter or air purifier [...]

What Can An Austin Allergist Treat?

An Austin allergist, like Dr. Amin Mery with Hill Country Allergy & Asthma, can help treat a number of issues and symptoms. Anaphylaxis Feeling like your throat is closing, tongue and/or lip swelling, cough, lightheadedness, dizziness, flushing, hives, generalized itching, abdominal pain and/or bloating. Asthma Cough, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing with Exercise, chest tightness, wheezing, [...]

Austin Allergies: Cedar Fever and Oak Pollen

Austin Allergies: Cedar Fever Also called allergic rhinitis, cedar fever is an allergic reaction to pollen from juniper trees, also known as mountain cedar trees. Despite it's name, cedar fever is not a virus or flu, even though it can feel similar to those illnesses. In Austin, cedar fever is the worst west of I-35 [...]

What is Asthma?

What is Asthma? There are an estimated 17 million people in the U.S. with self-reported asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease marked by wheezing, chest tightness, and/or shortness of breath. Consult a physician if you or someone you know has the following symptoms: Coughs a lot during or after exercise Has shortness of breath Wheezes [...]

“My son has been going to Dr. Mery for over a year. I always appreciate how attentive the nurses are to him when checking him out before he is released after his shot. This office is very clean and organized as well.”

Stephanie H.

“My whole family goes to Dr. Mery. He has been a major factor in our family’s health and well-being. Dr. Mery is compassionate and understanding. He is determined to help those who come to see him and truly cares for his patients.”

Susan D.

“Hill Country Allergy has been a very good experience for me these last few weeks. A great team has been providing me with a thorough job of evaluating my allergy needs and implementing a specific plan to reach my specific goal of setting my allergies under control. All staff is efficient, courteous, and very knowledgeable of my specific concerns. I am very pleased with my current service.”

Sandra B.

“The staff at Hill Country Allergy & Asthma is nothing short of amazing. They greet you with a smile and they actually remember my name; you are not just another face. They are patient and take the time to explain things even if you ask them the same questions every other time you are there. The technicians providing the shots are extremely careful and service is usually quick due to the check in system they utilize. They are well organized, with excellent customer service.”

Ditrell B.

“Whenever Julie is the one who gives me my shot, I almost look forward to getting the shot. Her sunny disposition brightens my day. I did say that it almost makes me want to get a shot!”

Bob B.

“I have been very pleased with the great care I have received from Dr. Mery, as well as his entire staff. They are all great!”

Cindy M.

“I look forward to getting my allergy shots every month. The office staff is so friendly and professional. It is a very nice and relaxed atmosphere too.”

Maria B.

“Dr. Mery saved me! I struggled for months with a skin reaction that three other doctors were unable to get under control. It was clear from the onset that Dr. Mery is truly invested in his patients as he spent so much time with me trying to understand my situation and helped me tremendously with my condition. Dr. Mery and his staff genuinely care for their patients!”

Krista H.

“My son saw Dr. Mery years ago for his bad allergies. He was tested, started shots and has been on shots for a couple of years now. We cannot begin to express our gratitude to HCAA for helping our family. Our son is completely different kid – he can now play on sports teams and enjoy playing outside with his buddies! THANK YOU DR. MERY!”