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Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD- Family Center for Allergy and Asthma

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11/12/2025

Our fabulous team of medical assistants- Aretha, Sophia, and Maria- all showed up in shades of blue scrubs without even planning it! Coincidence or the result of working closely together to help care for our patients each and every day? Had to take a picture and share it.

So thankful for their dedication, hard work, and compassion in helping me provide the highest quality of allergy and asthma care!

Here’s to our fantastic FCAA Team,
Dr. Gina Dapul

Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road
Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 240.243.6115
www.dapulallergy.com

11/02/2025

Congrats to all the runners, walkers and participants of the Rockville 10K, 5K and kids’ 1 mile fun run! Completed the 10K on this beautiful fall morning. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, including our friends at the 1 mile water stop :), throughout the course as well as the City of Rockville and MCRRC for hosting this event!…

Throughout the race and especially during all the uphills, I had to constantly remind myself why I even signed up for this.

-I run as an example to show that people with asthma can accomplish absolutely ANYTHING they put their mind to. If you have a goal, surround yourself with a team of doctors, specialists, coaches, family and friends who will help support you. Shout out to my friend, colleague and run coach Dr. Michelle Quirk .marathon and her podcast Mindful Marathon. Very inspirational and informative for runners at all stages. Check it out!
-I run to honor my body for allowing me to train the last few months and complete the race
-I run as an example for my daughters so I can continue to be an inspiration for them.

What health and fitness goal do you want to accomplish in the next year? Comment below and we can help keep each other accountable.

To your health and well-being,
Dr. Gina Dapul

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween 2025 from our team at Family Center for Allergy and Asthma!

L to R: Dr. Gina Dapul, Sophia, Aretha, Maria (standing) and Chrisha (computer)

Today’s Halloween fun doesn’t have to be scary for families managing food allergies. To help your child enjoy the festivities safely, here are 5 Allergy-Safe Trick-or-Treat Tips for Parents:

1. Talk with your child ahead of time
Explain which candies or foods are off-limits and what the “safe treat” plan is. This helps them feel prepared and empowered to make safe choices.

2. Bring your own allergy-safe treats
Carry a stash of safe snacks so your child can enjoy a treat right away without worrying about allergens.

3. Check every label before eating
Even familiar candies can have different ingredients in mini or holiday versions. Always read the label before your child eats anything.

4. Look for the Teal Pumpkin Project
Homes displaying a teal pumpkin offer non-food goodies like stickers or small toys — a fun, inclusive way to keep everyone safe!

5. Sort and swap after trick-or-treating
When you get home, go through your child’s candy together. Set aside anything unsafe, and trade them for safe treats or small prizes.

Bonus Tip: Carry your child’s emergency medications (epinephrine) and make sure all caregivers know how to use them — just in case.

We wish you a safe, happy, and allergy-friendly Halloween!

❤️

Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road
Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 240.243.6115
www.dapulallergy.com
Instagram/Facebook: .Allergy
YouTube: youtube.com/.Allergy

10/25/2025

We celebrated my birthday this whole week! I’m so thankful for the gift of another year. Here are pics from the week:
- me with Sophia, Aretha, and Maria, our medical assistants
- Chrisha, our virtual medical assistant, and her fun background
- a bouquet of flowers that one of my daughters crocheted
- a hibiscus that my other daughter drew
- a crate for food donations to Manna Food Center (see below)
- Manna Food Center Most Needed Foods list
- a thoughtful and sweet gift I received

To help celebrate this once a year occasion, please kindly consider the following:

1. Food Donations to Manna Food Center
We are collecting food donations for the rest of the month and in November with plans to drop them off before Thanksgiving. You can bring them to the office and place them in the wooden crate in the waiting room. Thank you in advance for your support of our local community.

2. Writing a Google Review
If you have had a great experience with me, our team, and the practice over the years, we would love for you to share it with others who may be seeking a compassionate board-certified allergist in our local community.

Thank you for your trust and support. You are very much appreciated!

Here’s to another 365 days filled with growth, quality time with family and friends, and making an impact- both personally and professionally!

Warmest regards,
Dr. Gina Dapul

Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road
Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 240.243.6115
www.dapulallergy.com
IG/FB: .Allergy
YouTube: youtube.com/.Allergy

10/15/2025

Are you an allergy sufferer and possibly guilty of making any (or all) of these Top 3 mistakes?

A patient I evaluated yesterday told me that he has to start taking medications as soon as he feels the stuffy nose, runny nose and sneezing in the spring because otherwise "it's too late."
He also told me that he's had seasonal spring and fall symptoms for >15 years, including a really bad few weeks last month September, and had never been tested.
"I just live with it and stick it out."

Does this sound like you or someone you know?

After allergy skin testing was performed at his visit, he now knows
1) what he is allergic to
2) measures to help decrease allergen exposures
3) what medication regimen he can use to help decrease symptoms and
4) that he is a great candidate for allergen immunotherapy (aka allergy shots) should his symptoms persist and remain uncontrolled with medications, especially during the pollen seasons, in the future

My team and I would love to help if you want to know what you are allergic to, what treatment options are available, and how you can breathe better! Come see us...

To your health and well-being,
Dr. Gina Dapul

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Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road
Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 240.243.6115
Fax: 240.437.0277
www.dapulallergy.com
Instagram: .Allergy
Facebook: .allergy
YouTube: youtube.com/.Allergy

10/07/2025

If you’re preparing for an allergy skin test, I know it can feel a little unfamiliar—especially if it’s your first time. 💗

I created a new YouTube video to walk you through five simple steps to help you get ready and feel more comfortable before your visit.

From which medications to pause to what to expect during the test, my goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and at ease every step of the way.

🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube: link in bio!

If you found this helpful, share it with someone who might be preparing for their first allergy test. And follow along for more tips on navigating allergies with confidence and care. 💗

~Dr. Gina Dapul

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Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road
Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 240.243.6115
Fax: 240.437.0277
www.dapulallergy.com
Instagram/Facebook: .Allergy
YouTube: youtube.com/.Allergy

10/05/2025

Completed the memorable MoCo Cares 5K Charity Race yesterday! What a fantastic event led by MoCo Cares Race Director Dr. Liz of Launch Physical Therapy and Fitness Coaching. It was a cross-country style race held in Gaithersburg, MD. There was a 10K, 5K, 1 mile, and Trike-a-Thon (which was the absolute cutest!). Congrats to all those who ran, walk, biked, and scootered!

One of the most rewarding parts was being able to participate in a service project and help out our local community afterwards. Participants, families, and volunteers worked together to pack Thanksgiving boxes for their charity partner, So What Else. To learn more about, get involved with, and donate to So What Else, check out https://www.sowhatelse.org.

Here are some pics from the event:
1) me with the Chick Fil A Cow since they were a sponsor of the event- btw, I am loving their limited time Pretzel Club right now!
2) on the course
3) seeing my daughters who were volunteering as course marshals
4-7) before, during and after we packed potatoes
8) So What Else truck as it was being loaded
9) with the Montgomery County Road Runner’s Club (MCRRC) finish line in the back

We had lots of fun and look forward to next year’s event! If you’re in the DMV, please kindly consider signing up for this wonderful MoCo Cares family event in 2026.

Hope you’re enjoying this beautiful fall (which feels like summer) weekend,
Dr. Gina Dapul

Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road
Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 240.243.6115
Fax: 240.437.0277
www.dapulallergy.com
Instagram/Facebook: .Allergy
YouTube: youtube.com/.Allergy

10/03/2025

How is it possible for asthma patients to wean off their daily controller inhalers? I recently saw 2 patients for follow up and they are both examples of what is possible with the right treatment plan.

For those who are not familiar with asthma, most patients with asthma carry a rescue inhaler in case of emergency symptoms. Some asthma patients require use of daily medicines- a tablet and/or an inhaler. In addition, certain daily inhalers contain a combination of 2 medicines such as an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting rescue (what we call ICS/LABA).

Both of these patients have a form of asthma called allergic asthma, which is the most common type. It means that their symptoms of cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and/or chest tightness are triggered by allergens such as pollens, dust mites, pet dander.

Allergen immunotherapy (aka allergy shots) is a long-term treatment option for patients with allergic asthma because it helps control both upper airway (allergic rhinitis/hay fever) and lower airway (asthma) symptoms.

Both patients:
✅ saw me for evaluation where we identified what they were allergic to
✅ implemented environmental control measures
✅ started allergen immunotherapy
✅ came for their allergy shots consistently during the build-up phase
⭐️ one has been in the maintenance phase for over 3 years and not only are allergy and asthma symptoms non-existent, but sinus infections, asthma flares, and use of frequent antibiotics and oral steroids are things of the past!

People respond differently to allergen immunotherapy, but one thing is for certain- they are not the same individuals immunologically after treatment.

It is possible for you to not only feel and breathe better, but also require less medication to do so.

So honored to be on this journey with my patients to help them live their best life!

Happy Friday and weekend,
Dr. Gina Dapul

Pic of me at packet pick up for a 5K tomorrow.

Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road, Suite 400
Rockville MD 20850
dapulallergy.com
240.243.6115

09/28/2025

September 28 is National Penicillin Allergy Day...

Have you been told that you have an allergy to penicillin antibiotics?
Have you wondered if you're still allergic to penicillin?

9 out of 10 patients who report having a penicillin allergy are not truly allergic when formally evaluated.

Schedule an appointment with me for an evaluation and we can discuss management options to potentially help delabel your penicillin allergy.

To your health and well-being,
Dr. Gina Dapul

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Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road
Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 240.243.6115
Fax: 240.437.0277
www.dapulallergy.com
Instagram: .Allergy
Facebook: .allergy
YouTube: youtube.com/.Allergy

09/23/2025

Humblest and sincerest thanks for your trust and support over the past 2 years. Family Center for Allergy and Asthma, my independent allergy practice in Rockville MD, celebrated its 2 year anniversary and we couldn't have made it to this milestone without you! We've been celebrating with our patients the past 2 weeks because they are the reason we are here. It truly is an honor and a privilege to help you, your family, friends, coworkers, colleagues, neighbors, and patients!

If you are or someone you know is looking for expert and compassionate allergy and asthma care, please schedule an appointment to see me. New patients are welcome!

Thank you thank you! So grateful to be able to serve our local community/DMV in this capacity. Here's to many more years to come!...

To your health and well-being,
Dr. Gina Dapul

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Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road
Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 240.243.6115
Fax: 240.437.0277
www.dapulallergy.com
Instagram: .Allergy
Facebook: .allergy
YouTube: youtube.com/.allergy

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15200 Shady Grove Road Suite 400
Rockville, MD
20850

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30am
Thursday	7:30am - 3:30pm

Website

http://dapulallergy.com/

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