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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

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

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

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

July 5, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Itepekimab (Anti IL-33) & Brodalumab (Anti IL-25) for Asthma

Itepekimab and Brodalumab

Itepekimab and Brodalumab are two biologic medications being studied for asthma. Current biologics including Xolair, Nucala, Fasenra and Dupixent target downstream IgE, cytokines IL-5 and IL-4/13, have shown promising effects in terms of reduced asthma exacerbation rates, oral steroids, improved breathing capacity and asthma scores. However approximately 30% of patients receiving biologics do not improve […]

Filed Under: Asthma, biologics, Blog

April 30, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

What are the best foods for Asthma?

best foods for asthma

As an asthma doctor, I am often asked what are the best foods for asthma? Before we begin, it should be noted that no foods will help relieve an asthma attack. But your daily diet plays a role in your overall health to keep you healthy and reduce symptoms of asthma. Asthma is a chronic […]

Filed Under: Asthma, Blog, Headlines

March 13, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Does Expired Albuterol work?

expired albuterol

Does expired albuterol work?  Expiration dates of pharmaceutical products are important to know. They are based on stability studies conducted by manufacturers. Expiration dates imply that the medications no longer retain their potency and should be discarded once its reached, but in facts, the post expiration residual drug strength is usually undetermined.  In fact in […]

Filed Under: Allergy Medicine, Asthma, Blog

March 8, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Itepekimab in Asthma and COPD

airsupra

Itepekimab is an anti-Il-33 monoclonal. Il-33 is an epithelium-derived cytokine that promotes Th2 immune responses in response to cellular damage with roles in asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Two randomized controlled clinical trials were performed assessing the efficacy of Itepekimab in asthma and COPD. After identifying the asthma associated variants in the genes […]

Filed Under: Asthma, biologics, Blog

November 29, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

JAK inhibitors for asthma, a new treatment option

JAK inhibitors for asthma

JAK inhibitors for asthma are currently being studied. Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by intermittent episodes of wheezing, chest tightness and cough. Many of the inflammatory pathways implicated in asthma involve factors that activate the Janus Kinase (JAK). The discovery of the Janus kinases activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway was […]

Filed Under: Asthma, Blog

July 31, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

When can you stop inhaled steroids for asthma?

expired albuterol

Inhaled steroids for asthma is the recommended first-line treatment for patients who are uncontrolled. Inhaled steroids have led to fewer hospitalizations and deaths over the past 10-15 years. Recent Global Initiative  for Asthma guidelines, recommend in mild asthma, intermittent use of an inhaled steroid and long acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) on an as needed basis […]

Filed Under: Allergy Medicine, Asthma, Blog

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March 16, 2023

Does an Air Purifier help Asthma?

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March 13, 2023

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

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February 16, 2023

Cucumber Allergy can come in many flavors

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February 10, 2023

Do Allergy Shots help Eczema?

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January 22, 2023

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

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January 12, 2023

Airsupra for Asthma, a new rescue medication

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December 26, 2022

Cantaloupe Allergy comes in many flavors

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December 23, 2022

Remibrutinib, a BTK inhibitor for Chronic Hives

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November 21, 2022

Eczema and Hard Water, is there a link?

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November 19, 2022

Nucala, Fasenra or Dupixent for Severe Eosinophilic Asthma?

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