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Alan Khadavi, MD, APC
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Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: 310-282-8822

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

October 1, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Ara h 2 is the most important peanut allergen

ara h 2

Peanut allergy is a prominent IgE-mediated food allergy that can cause anaphylaxis and it is increasing in prevalence. Peanut allergy appears to be particularly persistent. Detection of allergen specific IgE supports the diagnosis of peanut allergy. Peanut Component Testing, can help diagnose specific peanut allergy. There are over 13 allergenic components identified in peanuts.  The […]

Filed Under: Allergy Testing, Blog, Uncategorized

September 21, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Xolair for Nasal Polyps

xolair for nasal polyps

The treatment of Xolair for nasal polpys is currently being investigated. Chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps is common and is estimated to affect up to 15% of the population. It is associated with adult onset asthma. Many patients have uncontrolled symptoms despite use of nasal steroids. Even after surgery up to 80% of patients can […]

Filed Under: biologics, Blog

September 15, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Grayson Dolan from the Dolan Twins visits Dr. Khadavi

Dr. Alan Khadavi YouTube

Grayson Dolan from the Dolan Twins pays a visit to Dr. Alan Khadavi. He is interested in getting a dog or cat and he wants to see what he is allergic to. Below is the YouTube link to his episode, he enters Dr. Khadavi’s office at the 9:15 mark. Grayson got wifed up already? Another […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines

September 3, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Season of birth and allergies

season of birth and allergies

A recent study showed that the relationship of season of birth and allergies. Notably, food allergy and atopic dermatitis (eczema) are more common on among children born during the fall season. Previous studies have shown this relationship in Asia and Europe with mixed results. “The effect of season of birth on atopic dermatitis and food […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines

September 1, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Risk for Peanut Allergy Severity

peanut allergy severity

There is no current cure for peanut allergy. Accidental exposures are common and can be severe. To assess children who had severe reactions during oral peanut challenges, scientists identified certain biomarkers that would help them see who would be at higher risk with accidental ingestion of 0.1 gram of peanut protein (about half a peanut […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

August 27, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Chronic Hives work up not essential or cost effective

chronic spontaneous urticaria

Chronic hives or chronic spontaneous urticaria or chronic idiopathic urticaria or chronic autoimmune urticaria is characterized by moving, itching wheals that occur with variable frequency for 6 weeks duration or more. Stepwise approach to Chronic Urticaria (Chronic Hives) It can occur in adults and pediatrics, but it is more common in adults. It is usually […]

Filed Under: Blog, hives, Urticaria

August 12, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Dr. Alan Khadavi for Wikihow

  Dr. Alan Khadavi recently helped collaborate on several allergy topics with Wikihow that were of interest to its readers. Please click on the links below for detailed descriptions on topics co-authored by Dr. Khadavi pertaining to allergies. How to prevent hay fever How to manage grass allergies How to patch test the skin How […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines

August 11, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Covid with Xolair, Nucala, Cinaqir, Fasenra or Dupixent for Asthma

asthma biologic agents

As Covid-19 continues to spread around the world, there are concerns that patients with asthma will be at higher risk or poorer outcomes. There is also concern about whether asthma treatments could worsen the risk of disease or severity. Currently, asthma is not in the top 10 comorbidities associated with Covid-19 fatalities, obesity, diabetes and […]

Filed Under: biologics, Blog

July 29, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Newborns born to Covid-19 Mothers

Newborns born to Covid-19 Mothers

Humans are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and pregnant women and newborns are potential at-risk groups for COVID-19. Coronavirus infections in pregnant women can cause adverse consequences, such as spontaneous miscarriage, preterm delivery and intrauterine growth restriction and stillbirth. As of now, there is no evidence of mother to child vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2, it is important […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines

July 29, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

CVID and Covid-19, what are their outcomes?

covid vaccine and allergy

SARS-CoV-2 has become the focus of scientific attention. The presentation of COVID-19 can range from lack of symptoms to severe respiratory distress and multiorgan failure requiring ICU admission and mechanical ventilation and eventual death. CVID (common variable immune deficiency) are characterized of having primary antibody deficiencies with defective antibody production (IgG).  A study published in the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines, immune deficiency

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