Vibratory angioedema is a sometimes referred to as vibratory urticaria or vibratory urticaria/angioedema. It is characterized by red wheals or swelling in response to skin exposure to vibration. For example while jogging, running, cycling, riding a motorcycle, massaging or mowing the lawn. The skin lesions are associated with an itch or burning sensation that occurs […]
Johnson and Johnson Covid Vaccine and Allergy
The Covid vaccine made by Johnson and Johnson is showing strong protection against severe disease and death from Covid-19 according to results released by the company and the FDA. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine should receive FDA approval shortly and distribution could begin in a few days. This vaccine is just a single shot, allowing […]
Capsaicin for Nonallergic Rhinitis
Capsaicin nasal spray may be an effective treatment for patients who have nonallergic rhinitis. A significant proportion (25-30%) of patients suffering from rhinitis have nasal symptoms without an infection or allergies, this is referred to nonallergic rhinitis. Up to 50% of these patients have idiopathic rhinitis after excluding work, elderly, gustatory, hormonal and drug induced […]
Wikihow Videos by Dr. Alan Khadavi
Here are a series a videos that Dr. Alan Khadavi collaborated with Wikihow regarding various topics in allergies. How to treat poison ivy and poison oak How to get rid of a sinus headache How to prepare for the allergy season How to exercise when dealing with allergies How to recognize hives What are natural […]
Singulair psychiatric side effects; a large study
Much has been written about the potential of Singulair psychiatric side effects, with conflicting results. Singulair (montelukast) is a leukotriene-modifying agent approved for the treatment of asthma, exercise induced bronchospasm, perennial allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergic rhinitis. It is approved for children as young as 6 months of age depending on the condition. In 2008/09, […]
Allegra during Pregnancy, is it safe?
Allegra during pregnancy, is it safe to use? Antihistamines are commonly prescribed to pregnant women. Cetirizine (Zyrtec) and loratadine (Claritin) are considered safe to use during pregnancy, but there are few data on the safety of Allegra (fexofenadine) for the fetus. A study published in the JAMA Pediatrics titled “Association between fexofenadine use during pregnancy […]
Moderna Covid Vaccine and Allergy
Currently there is 1 report of the Moderna Covid vaccine and allergy reactions. Earlier we wrote regarding the Pfizer Covid vaccine and allergic reactions. So far in regards to the Pfizer vaccine a total of 6 cases in the U.S. have been reported and 2 in the U.K. The current statistics through December 19th, were […]
Pfizer Covid Vaccine and Allergy
News of the Covid vaccine and allergy has many allergic patients concerned. It was reported in the United Kingdom that two NHS staff had severe anaphylactoid (anaphylaxis-like) reactions after receiving the vaccine. Both patients had a significant history of allergy and carried epinephrine autoinjectors. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction and […]
Eohilia Budesonide Oral Suspension for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eohilia, a budesonide oral suspension is set to be the first FDA approved treatment for eosninophilic esophagitis. Takeda pharmaceuticals is the manufacturer of the drug. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease localized in the esophagus. The prevalence of EoE is rising. Approximately 1 in 2000 people in the US live with EoE. […]
Indacaterol for severe asthma
Indacaterol is an ultra long acting beta agonist that is currently only FDA approved to treat COPD. Indacaterol containing inhalers have shown promise in 2 recent phase 3 trials in patients with severe uncontrolled asthma. For both trials, the endpoint was measured on spirometry and it studied the FEV1 after 26 weeks of treatment. In […]