Dr. John Meiser, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Medical Expertise of Dr. John Meiser, MD
Dr. John Meiser is a board-certified allergist who has specialized in allergy, asthma, and immunology since 2001. He is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
Dr. Meiser focuses his attention on finding the best individualized treatment plan for each patient.
About Dr. John Meiser, MD
Dr. Meiser has has served as a reviewer for the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology since 2006.
Dr.John Meiser is a member of multiple esteemed medical organizations, including:
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society - Board of Directors
- Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America - Texas Chapter
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Texas Medical Association
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Tips & Wisdom
What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by swelling and mucus production. It can present at any age but typically occurs in childhood. Symptoms can include recurrent wheeze, breathlessness, cough, and chest tightness. Is there a connection between allergies and asthma? Yes, up to 80% of children with asthma may be allergic, and up to 40% of children with allergies may have asthma. Adults with asthma also are more likely to be allergic and vi...
Will I need allergy shots? Not everyone who is allergic will need allergy shots. Some can improve with avoiding the cause of the reaction and others can improve with only medications. However, if symptoms remain refractory to medications or a patient doesn't want to consistently take medications, then allergen immunotherapy or "allergy shots" may be recommended for long-term control of allergy and asthma. How do allergy shots work? Allergy shots slowly change the immune sy...
Patient Education Resources
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
Education & Training
Dr. Meiser grew up in Austin and received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Meiser graduated from medical school and completed his combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency at The University of Texas Houston Medical School. He completed his allergy and immunology fellowship training at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver.
- Medical Degree- University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Doctor of Medicine, June 1995
- Residency - Pediatric and Adult Allergy and Immunology: University of Texas at Houston Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
- Allergy Fellowship: National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Professional Affiliations
Allergy & Asthma Center of Texas
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