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Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: 310-282-8822

16260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 140
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: 818-528-7776

March 16, 2023 by Alan Khadavi

Does an Air Purifier help Asthma?

air purifier help asthma

Does an Air Purifier help asthma or allergies, is a common question asked among allergy specialists.  There is evidence that indoor air pollution is associated with poor asthma outcomes, including hospitalizations and asthma medication use, poorer lung function and asthma-related mortality. So reducing indoor air pollution is likely important for improving outcomes in people with […]

Filed Under: Asthma, Blog, Uncategorized

March 13, 2023 by Alan Khadavi

Tezspire vs. Nucala vs. Fasenra vs. Dupixent for Eosinophilic Asthma, a comparison

Tezspire vs. Nucala vs. Fasenra vs. Dupixent

With the influx of new biological medications for asthma, the question is which one is the best to use in comparing Tezspire, Nucala, Fasenra and Dupixent? In many individuals, asthma remains uncontrolled despite the use of inhaled steroids, the use of new biological injections can improve symptoms greatly. There are no head to head trials […]

Filed Under: Asthma, biologics, Blog

February 16, 2023 by Alan Khadavi

Cucumber Allergy can come in many flavors

cucumber allergy

Cucumber allergy is not commonly reported, but it can cause adverse reactions. Cucumbers are in the Cucurbitaceae family of plants which also includes pumpkins and melons. Hypersensitivity reactions to other fruits are commonly reported as well (see below).Cucumbers are popular long, lean, and green garden vegetables. Technically, they’re fruits from the same family as watermelons and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

February 10, 2023 by Alan Khadavi

Do Allergy Shots help Eczema?

Can allergy shots help eczema?

Do allergy shots help eczema? Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and relapsing skin disease characterized by itching and skin inflammation. It affects 15-20% of children and up to 5% of adults. The cause of eczema if multifactorial, and it is driven by a combination of skin barrier defects, immune dysregulation, and external stimuli like allergens, […]

Filed Under: atopic dermatitis, Blog

January 22, 2023 by Alan Khadavi

Is Benadryl Safe to use, or is it Time to Move on?

is benadryl safe

Is Benadryl a safe medication to use? Benadryl or diphenhydramine has been available since 1946, before drugs were required to pass rigorous testing. Benadryl is commonly used and it is the most commonly recommended antihistamine for children over the past several years by physicians and pharmacists. Benadryl will frequently be chosen because of brand recognition […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines, Medications, Pediatric

January 12, 2023 by Alan Khadavi

Airsupra for Asthma, a new rescue medication

airsupra

Airsupra was recently FDA approved for rescue treatment for asthma. Airsupra is a combination product of albuterol and budesonide that is for as needed treatment of bronchoconstriction and to reduce exacerbations for those 18 years and older. Albuterol has been the mainstay for many years in the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations. Albuterol is a […]

Filed Under: Asthma, Blog, Headlines

December 26, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Cantaloupe Allergy comes in many flavors

cantaloupe allergy

Cantaloupe allergy is not commonly reported, but it can cause adverse reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions to other foods are commonly reported, particularly bananas, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, zucchini, banana, honeydew and watermelon. A cantaloupe is an edible member of the gourd family known for its orange, sweet flesh and hard, scaly outer rind. Its scientific name is Cucumis melo cantalupensis […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

December 23, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Remibrutinib, a BTK inhibitor for Chronic Hives

remibrutininb

Remibrutinib is a highly selective oral, novel covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor that might be effective in chronic spontaneous urticaria. Chronic spontaneous urticaria is characterized by the occurrence of itchy wheals and/or swelling lasting 6 weeks or more. Chronic hives affects about 1% of the population. First line treatment is the use of a non-sedating […]

Filed Under: biologics, Blog

November 21, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Eczema and Hard Water, is there a link?

eczema and hard water

Does hard water affect the development of eczema? Children living in areas with hard water seem to have higher rates of eczema, raising the possibility that softening water might be an effective preventive measure. A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of home installation of water softeners in preventing the development of eczema in infants with […]

Filed Under: atopic dermatitis, Blog

November 19, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Nucala, Fasenra or Dupixent for Severe Eosinophilic Asthma?

nucala fasenra dupixent

With the advent of new biological medications for severe eosinophilic asthma, patients have improved significantly.  Approximately 10% of individuals with asthma have severe disease, and this accounts for most asthma related morbidity and mortality. Previously the mainstay of treatment was inhaled steroids and beta agonists. In patients with severe asthma who have high eosinophils (greater […]

Filed Under: Asthma, biologics, Blog

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March 16, 2023

Does an Air Purifier help Asthma?

air purifier help asthma

March 13, 2023

Tezspire vs. Nucala vs. Fasenra vs. Dupixent for Eosinophilic Asthma, a comparison

Tezspire vs. Nucala vs. Fasenra vs. Dupixent

February 16, 2023

Cucumber Allergy can come in many flavors

cucumber allergy

February 10, 2023

Do Allergy Shots help Eczema?

Can allergy shots help eczema?

January 22, 2023

Is Benadryl Safe to use, or is it Time to Move on?

is benadryl safe

January 12, 2023

Airsupra for Asthma, a new rescue medication

airsupra

December 26, 2022

Cantaloupe Allergy comes in many flavors

cantaloupe allergy

December 23, 2022

Remibrutinib, a BTK inhibitor for Chronic Hives

remibrutininb

November 21, 2022

Eczema and Hard Water, is there a link?

eczema and hard water

November 19, 2022

Nucala, Fasenra or Dupixent for Severe Eosinophilic Asthma?

nucala fasenra dupixent

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