Dr. Alan Khadavi was recently featured on the food allergy podcast with Lisa Horne. Topics covered were: Signs and symptoms of food allergy Signs and symptoms of new additional food allergies Different ways food allergy presents (hives and some “atypical” presentations vs other less obvious presentations) What method to go through pediatrician and primary care […]
Can you eat sesame seeds if you are allergic to sesame?
Sesame allergy has gained popularity in the Western diet, it is mainly consumed as intact sesame seeds in baked products. Sesame allergy has a prevalence in the U.S. of about 0.2% and in Israel where it is more widely consumed of 0.93%. In Israel, sesame is a major cause of IgE-mediated food allergy. Sesame allergy […]
Xolair, Dupixent or Nucala for Nasal Polyps?
Xolair, Dupixent and Nucala all have the indication to treat chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Conventional treatment involves nasal surgery (debulking polypectomy and sinus surgery to create open sinus cavities and improve ostiomeatal complex drainage). Many patients relapse despite medical and surgical treatment. 3 current medications are used to target type 2 inflammation to improve […]
Odactra vs. Allergy Shots vs. Allergy Drops
Odactra vs. Allergy Shots vs. Allergy Drops is an important question for patients with dust mite allergic rhinitis. Therapy can consist of oral antihistamines, nasal antihistamines and nasal steroids to manage the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Although medications are effective, 62% of adults and 29% of children experience partial or poor relief of symptoms through […]
IBS and Food Allergy, is there a link?
Is there a link between IBS and Food Allergy? In a study published in Nature titled “Local Immune response to food antigens drives meal-induced abdominal pain”, the authors explored the link. IBS(Irritable bowel syndrome) is very common and a difficult to treat condition associated with GI symptoms following a meal. The relationship between these food […]
New Food Allergy Treatments
New food allergy treatments are on the horizon, notably for biologic medications. Multiple studies are underway evaluating whether biologic medications can help increase the amount patients with food allergy can consume before having an allergic reaction. Other studies are evaluating biological therapy with oral immunotherapy (OIT). Xolair and Ligelizumab There have been several studies with […]
Mango Allergy can come in many flavors
Mango allergy is not commonly reported, but it can cause adverse reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions to other fruits are commonly reported, particularly apples, stone fruits and bananas. The fruit mango (Mangifera indica) belongs to the family Anacardiacae and is often, regarded as the ‘king of fruits’. Mangoes are delicious simply peeled and eaten plain. They are also good […]
Strawberry Allergy can come in many flavors
Strawberry allergy is not commonly reported, but it can cause adverse reactions. Hypersensitivity reactions to other fruits are commonly reported, particularly apples, stone fruits and bananas. Strawberry fruit contain the allergenic Fra a proteins, members of the pathogenesis-related 10 protein family that causes oral allergic syndrome symptoms. Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a popular fruit consumed worldwide. […]
New Eosinophilic Esophagitis Treatments
New Eosinophilic esophagitis treatments are currently being studied. As of today, there are no eosinophilic esophagitis treatments that are FDA approved. On the horizon is Eohilia Budesonide Oral Suspension for Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Plus there are many other ways that EoE can be treated, but there are no official medications yet. Here we will discuss new eosinophilic […]
Tiger Woods Allergies, passed to his son Charlie
Tiger Woods allergies are something he’s dealt with his whole career. With a recent video out that show his similarities with his son Charlie, apparently he has allergies as well. From club twirls to fist pumps to allergies, even Tiger Woods can’t believe the similarities between him and his son, Charlie Back early in his […]