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

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Encino, CA 91436
Phone: 818-528-7776

June 9, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Avocado Allergy Comes in Many Flavors

avocado allergy

Avocado allergy is not commonly reported, but it can cause adverse reactions. The avocado (Av) is a fruit that belongs to the Lauraceae family. Hypersensitivity reactions to other fruits are commonly reported, particularly apples, stone fruits and bananas. Avocados have a creamy, nutty flavor that some people describe as almost buttery. Health benefits of avocado […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

April 3, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Kiwi Allergy can come in many flavors

Kiwi allergy

Kiwi allergy is not commonly reported, but it can cause adverse reactions.  Hypersensitivity reactions to other fruits are commonly reported, particularly fruits in the birch tree family: apple, hazelnut, carrot and potato, these may be symptoms of oral allergy syndrome.  Kiwi is also known as a Chinese gooseberry. Kiwi has a slightly acidic flavor that […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

March 15, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Ana o 3 IgE in diagnosing Cashew Nut Allergy

Ana o 3

Cashew nut allergy is on the rise, Ana o 3 IgE seems to be the best single test to diagnose cashew allergy. Cashew nut belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, along with pistachio nut and mango. Cashew and pistachio nut cross-react both in IgE testing and clinically. Cashew nut is typically consumed as a snack and […]

Filed Under: Anaphylaxis, Blog, Food allergy

March 2, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Dr. Alan Khadavi’s Food Allergy Podcast Talk

alan khadavi podcast

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

February 19, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Can you eat sesame seeds if you are allergic to sesame?

sesame seeds

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

January 17, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

IBS and Food Allergy, is there a link?

ibs and food allergy

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

January 11, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

New Food Allergy Treatments

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

January 10, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Mango Allergy can come in many flavors

mango allergy

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy, Uncategorized

January 7, 2022 by Alan Khadavi

Strawberry Allergy can come in many flavors

strawberry allergy

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. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

September 18, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

Tomato Allergy can come in many flavors

tomato allergy

Tomato 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. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is derived from two wild ancestor species, Solanum pimpinellifolium and Solanum cerasiforme. Tomato flavor is a balance of acid and sugar recognized by the tongue and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Food allergy

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