Allergy

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Allergies: An Overview

An allergist has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of problems such as allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases and the evaluation and treatment of patients with recurrent infections, such as immunodeficiency diseases. The right care can make the difference between suffering with an allergic disease and feeling better.

Allergy symptoms occur when your immune system overreacts to an allergen—something that usually is harmless, such as plant pollen, dust mites, molds, insect stings or food. If you have an allergy, your immune system acts as if the allergen were dangerous, releasing chemical mediators that cause allergy symptoms. By visiting an allergist, you can expect an accurate diagnosis, a treatment plan that works, and educational information to help you manage your disease.

What you need to know about allergies:
  • Anyone can be affected by allergies
  • An allergist can treat many health concerns
  • Different treatments work for different people
  • The Hill Country Allergy goal is to help you breathe freely
  • Anyone can be tested for allergies
  • Allergies can be triggered from indoor and outdoor allergens
Welcome to Hill Country Allergy + Asthma

The Hill Country Allergy Approach

1

Evaluation

When you come to Hill Country Allergy we will evaluate your allergy symptoms. We take a personalized approach and evaluate the whole body.

2

Treatment

After we determine the type and cause of your allergies, we will create a customized treatment plan based on what works best for you.

3

Breathe Freely

We will continue to see you in your follow up visits to make sure that your treatment plan is effective and that you are able to breathe freely.

What can an allergist treat?

Indoor Allergies
Eye Allergies
Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Children’s Allergies
Drug Allergies
Outdoor Allergies
Skin Allergies
General Allergies

When should you see an allergist?

If you answer yes to the following questions you are a good candidate for seeing an allergist:

Do you wake up with a headache in the morning?
Do you experience chronic sinus infections?
Do you experience shortness of breath or trouble breathing?
Do you experience hay fever or other allergy symptoms several months out of the year?
Does your asthma or allergies interfere with your ability to carry on day-to-day activities?

What to know before you come

Now that you have made the decision to visit Hill Country Allergy & Asthma, we want to congratulate you on being one-step closer to breathing freely. This website was designed to accelerate your journey to improved health by saving you time and providing supplemental reading that will help you better understand your condition and ways to prevent it. You can learn everything you need to know about being a new patient here.

“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!”

Sandy H.