Ragweed is Austin’s biggest pollinator in autumn, according to William Howland MD. Oversize ragweed plants can grow to be as large as 15 or 20 feet tall. Small ragweed plants may only grow to be 1-2 feet tall, but they can often release as much – if not more – pollen than their larger counterparts. [...]
William Howland MD
William Howland MD
| William Howland MD | Allergy and Asthma Center of Austin Austin, Texas allergist William Howland MD knows first hand what it’s like to grow up in a town with pollen counts often in the medium-high to high range. A native of Austin, William Howland MD has dedicated his professional life to help his fellow residents find relief. Voted one of the best doctors in Austin by the magazine Austin Monthly, William Howland MD has served as president of the Austin Allergy Society for the past three years. In addition to his busy private practice, Allergy and Asthma Center of Austin, for more than fifteen years William Howland MD has been conducting research in the field of allergies and asthma, seeking to find new medications to ease symptoms. Growing up in Austin, Dr. Howland has suffered from allergies and asthma himself and is happy to be able to help others. “It is gratifying to be able to improve patient's health and quality of life with all the new procedures and medicines now available,” says William Howland MD. “Even though Austin is 'the allergy capital of the world', with proper treatment most people can feel fine and really enjoy all the wonderful things about Central Texas.” In addition to treating those with seasonal allergies, William Howland MD works with patients who suffer from asthma and hives and allergic reactions to insect bites, drugs and foods. |