Allergy Testing & Treatment

On the Gulf Coast allergy season barely ends: spring pollen gives way to summer grasses, fall ragweed and year-round mold thanks to the humidity. We work out what is affecting you and how to control it.

Is it allergy or a cold?

Allergy itches (nose, eyes or throat), brings sneezing fits and clear mucus, lasts weeks and gets worse in certain places or at certain hours. A cold brings fever and body aches and clears in a week. That difference changes the treatment.

What happens during the visit?

We go through your history: which season is worse, whether there are pets, damp or dust at home, whether work exposes you to something. We examine nose, throat, ears and lungs, and if there is wheezing or shortness of breath we assess whether asthma is also involved.

What treatments are available?

Antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays, saline rinses and, when there are hives, treatment for the skin. Most people improve within days. If symptoms do not ease or come back hard every year, we guide a referral to an allergist for specific testing.

What can I change at home?

Keep windows closed on high-pollen days, shower at night so pollen does not reach your bed, use a filter on the air conditioning and go after bathroom humidity, which is where mold grows in Pasadena. Boring measures, and they work.

Do over-the-counter pills work?

For many people yes, and they are the first thing to try. If you take them daily and still have symptoms, the next step is not a higher dose: it is checking whether persistent rhinitis, sinusitis or asthma is behind it.

Why come to La Michoacana?

We are on Spencer Hwy, at 6500 Ste 180, just off Highway 225 and minutes from Deer Park, South Houston and La Porte. We open seven days a week: Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 7 PM, so you can come after work or on the weekend without taking time off. No appointment and no insurance needed. Our whole team speaks Spanish, parking is free and the entrance is wheelchair accessible.

How payment works

You pay per visit, with no insurance involved. We take cash, debit cards, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover) and phone payments. We do not take checks. Ask about the price of your service when you arrive or over the phone: we tell you before we start, so you know what you are paying.

Where our patients come from

Most live in Pasadena, in ZIP codes 77505, 77504, 77506 and 77503. We also see families from Deer Park, South Houston, La Porte, Pearland and the rest of the Houston area. If you work at the industrial plants along Highway 225 or the Ship Channel, we are on your way home.